The apostle Paul says that we don't even know how to ask for what we really need. The way to pray requires humility, simplicity, faith, hope and love. We should not simply ask intelligently, but we must first confess our sins, implore God's mercy, bow before him, praise him and thank him... Catechesis on distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.
Many are tempted to think that prayer always brings miracles to life, but it doesn't; it's a struggle and a race. Prayer is a conversation with God, and we often forget during prayer that we're supposed to be serving him, Lord, so we think of God as our servant... Catechesis on Distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.
Many of us refuse to pray because we beg and beg, but it seems that our prayers go unheard. Often it seems scandalous to us that it goes unanswered, but it's worth noting that prayer is not a miracle but a conversation with God and that he always listens, but he does what is really helpful... Catechesis on Distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.
If we happen to be a little sad, frustrated or even a little angry with God, and we seem to start asking him a lot of questions, then Pope Francis said: we do nothing about it, but we draw the heart of God our Father. In anger there is anger, and in anger there is anger, and in anger there is anger, and in anger there is anger, and in anger there is anger. In anger there is thirst... Catechesis on Distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.
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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