3rd Sunday - Year D, coming of the Lord: God never abandons, but loves; The Spirit of the Lord is within me: he has sent me to bring the good news to the poor. The third Sunday of the coming of the Lord is called ‘Joy Sunday’, and this is confirmed by the opening hymn for this Sunday, which says ‘Rejoice in the Lord always! Yes, I say rejoice still! for the Lord is near! The Philippians are a church founded by Saint Paul, who encouraged them to rejoice in the Lord always. Saint Paul is a great example for us, he always rejoices even when there are trials, and he lives the faith, which is also what it means to be a Christian...

 

Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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