The flock of the diocese depends on the Bishop, this is the mission entrusted to him because the Bishop is the shepherd to whom Christ entrusted his sheep. The Body of Christ united with its Head celebrates the Liturgy together, but the Body of Christ is the entire family of God, therefore the Liturgy is not the work of one person but the celebration of the sacrament of communion by the Church... Catechism on the development of the Liturgy in the diocese, with Fr. Raphaël Eugène Ralison.
The development of the Liturgy in the Diocese depends on the Bishop because he is the high priest. The Liturgy is the entire work of Christ and all the members participate and follow it according to their rank, therefore the Liturgy cannot be added to as it pleases, but what Christ has already experienced is what the Church seeks to do and transmit to the faithful... Catechism on the development of the Liturgy in the Diocese, with P. Raphaël Eugène Ralison.
The reformation of the Liturgy is not a revolution but a return to Christ who works in the mysteries, to the people of God who participate, to the culture and language that help to express the faith. All that was accomplished after the Council - such as Mass in the local language, people singing and reading, changes in the liturgical calendar... Catechism on the Reformation of the Liturgy, with P. Randriamanamahenina Robert Marie.
The rites should be short, clear, and simple, but spiritually valid. The Word of God should occupy a prominent place in the Liturgy. Latin is the main language of the Latin Liturgy, but the vernacular is allowed to be used freely in certain parts, with the consent of the Bishop and in communion with the Holy Father... Catechism on the Reformation of the Liturgy, with Fr. Randriamanamahenina Robert Marie.
“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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