The truly faithful do not extinguish prayer, but make prayer all the time like a lighted lamp in their hands, reminding us of the wise virgins and reminding us that the lighted candle was given to us on the day of our baptism. Get used to always turning to God, whether it's easy or difficult, because that's true religion... Catechesis on Distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.
All the saints have passed through the “dark valley”, sometimes they seem to have lost hope, but they don't give up. Don't give up, don't back down, keep going. Prayer needs patience, it needs courage; don't fight alone, for fear of losing, but call upon the peoples of heaven, to strengthen and support especially the Holy Spirit and our Guardian Angels... Catechesis on Distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.
To be religious and very zealous, we need to be able to manage time in daily life. It's not right to give priority to laziness and discouragement, especially when it comes to the grace we ask for. Often, it is the neglect resulting from poor preparation for meditation or contemplation that causes failure or inner aridity... Catechesis on Distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.
Efforts seem fruitless, God seems silent, which causes aridity. As a result, we are discouraged because our prayers are not answered. God is always in our lives, encouraging us and listening to our prayers. Don't give up or get tired, but build faith in God, be patient when we pray... 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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