The ancient prayers memorised are not intended to disturb the silence, but are a testimony to perseverance in prayer, lived and practised throughout life. Those who pray in this simple and humble way are the ones who keep the parish in prayer; they are the representatives of the continuity of good habits for generations... Catechesis on ‘Vocal Prayer’, in collaboration with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.
Oral prayer was the first prayer that people prayed. The lips are the first to move when we pray, releasing what comes from the heart. Oral prayer is a gift for the Christian life. The disciples, attracted by their Master, asked Jesus to teach them to pray, and he taught them the most perfect prayer... Catechesis on ‘Vocal prayer’, in collaboration with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.
It's frightening to see how people shut themselves off, perhaps it's because of the inner suffering that binds them together. Inner suffering can keep you locked up inside, and you don't feel like talking to others. It's always necessary to talk, to bring out what's in your heart, not to keep it as a burden. Sacred Scripture teaches us to pray verbally, boldly... Catechesis on ‘Vocal prayer’, in collaboration with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.
Prayer is talking to God - it's a conversation to prepare the soul to draw out all the ‘disordered love’ that binds it, to know God's will and to organise life. Our prayers are expressed in words, prayers of supplication, songs, poems, recounting our lives and the sounds of all nature... Catechesis on ‘Vocal prayer’, in collaboration with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.
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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