Jesus is our model of prayer and he makes Christian prayer an effective prayer. Jesus prays for us, in our place and for our benefit. All our requests were answered by his powerful call on the cross and accepted by the Father in his resurrection... Catechesis on Prayer: the foundation of Jesus' relationship with his disciples, aridity and acedia with P. Raphaël Eugène Ralison.
Three great parables on prayer are conveyed by Luke: the first is ‘the dull friend’, who encourages us to make constant requests in prayer; the second ‘the widow’ prayed, believed and hoped always; the third ‘the Pharisee and the publican’ had humility... Catechesis on Prayer: the foundation of Jesus' relationship with his disciples, aridity and acedia with P. Raphaël Eugène Ralison.
Jesus taught us to pray when he prayed. As early as the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus emphasised repentance of the heart, in particular love of the enemy and prayer for persecutors. Jesus teaches us the courage of children, just as he prayed to God the Father... Catechesis on Prayer: the foundation of Jesus' relationship with his disciples, aridity and acedia with P. Raphaël Eugène Ralison.
Jesus always prays for you and for me, the proof of which is what is said in Lk 22:31-32: The Lord said “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has tried to shake you like wheat, but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail, and when you repent, strengthen your brother”. To ask here means to pray... Catechesis on Prayer: the foundation of Jesus' relationship with his disciples, aridity and acedia with P. Raphaël Eugène Ralison.
“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.
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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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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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