24 december - Adele of Pfalzel is the daughter of King Dagobert II. She lived in the 8th century. She marries Odon and gives birth to Albéric who is the father of Gregory of Utrecht, the future disciple of Saint Boniface.

Adèle had a special place in society because she came from the nobility and her genealogy was known by her will. Having become a widow, Adele entered the orders and founded a convent in Pfalzel, diocese of Trier, on her own land and became its first abbess. She also took charge of the education of Gregory, Albéric's son. Adele was very fond of her grandson, but when Gregory was only fifteen years old, St. Boniface came to their home and awakened God's call to be a missionary in Gregory. That is why Gregory became the evangelizer of all Germany.

But today we also celebrate the memory of Saint Charbel Makhlouf.

 

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.

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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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