We humans know how to thank one another, but even more so when we communicate with God. God, the source of all good, deserves thanks. He provides what we need. ‘Thank you’ is a short but important word, simple but sometimes difficult to live. We thank God because he has a special vision of love for us... Catechesis on the Prayer of Thanksgiving, in collaboration with Fr Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.
Let us be a little tabernacle, carrying Jesus with us, everywhere and at all times, so that he can light your way and that of others. In every situation, Our Lady had a deep vision; she knew how to read the events of Jesus' life, even in the heart. You can adore, thank and ask Jesus wherever you are... Catechesis on Mary, model in prayer, in collaboration with Fr Avellin Ravelonanosy.
Our Lady brought perfect joy to Elizabeth; as it is written: Mary left quickly for the mountainous country (...) but when she met Elizabeth, she sang joyfully in her heart saying ‘my soul glorifies the Lord, and is happy and joyful. My heart is with God my saviour, for he has watched over the welfare of his handmaid... Catechesis on Mary, model in prayer, in collaboration with Fr Avellin Ravelonanosy.
Saint Mary gives her whole body to the love of God and allows him to control her life; proof of this is Mary's response to God: ‘Here I am, daughter of the Lord, let it be done to me according to your word’. Holy Mary, take care of our sufferings, her children, and continue to intercede for us, poor sinners, now and at the hour of our death... Catechesis on Mary, model in prayer, in collaboration with Fr Avellin Ravelonanosy.
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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