In the beginning, Mary was a mother who gave birth, a mother who nourished, a mother who cared for Jesus, but later she seemed to be a disciple. The Eastern Church often presents Mary as the Guide. Her hands, her eyes, her actions and her whole life are a living catechesis, for Mary always advises and shows Jesus... Catechesis on ‘Prayer in common with the Blessed Virgin Mary’, in collaboration with P. Celestin Ravonjiarimalala.
We are pilgrims, we must rely on God, the God who is the owner of heaven and earth. Our love for Mary, the mother of God, and for Jesus, the true God, cannot be separated. If we say we love Jesus, we must also love Mother Mary. There are many ways of respecting and praying to Mary, but Jesus is the bridge that connects us to the Father... Catechesis on ‘Praying together with the Blessed Virgin Mary’, in collaboration with P. Celestin Ravonjiarimalala.
Baptism is a great mission that Jesus entrusted to the Apostles, revealing the role of the Holy Trinity in the Christian faith; at the same time, it clearly underlines the common mission of the whole Church, as it says: ‘Baptise him in the name of the FATHER, and of the SON, and of the HOLY SPIRIT’. It is clear that baptism is the first entry into communion... Catechesis on ‘Prayer and the Holy Trinity’, in collaboration with P. Germain Thierry Randriamiarantsoa....
Prayer is a source of holiness and missionary work; Jesus says (Jn 15:5) ‘without me you can do nothing’. In chapter 15, John clearly states that Jesus is the vine and that the Father is the planter. He is the source of life and spiritual development; this is what preaches the relationship of the Holy Trinity... Catechesis on ‘Prayer and the Holy Trinity’, in collaboration with P. Germain Thierry Randriamiarantsoa.
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?’....
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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