June 09 - Ephrem the Syrian, Ephrem of Nisibe or Ephrem the Syriac, born around 306 in Nisibe and died in 373 in Edessa, was a Syrian deacon and theologian of the fourth century in the region of Assyria. Based on Ephrem's hymnology, internal criticism suggests that both his parents were part of the city's growing Christian community.
In the bishops, through the priests, the Lord Jesus Christ, the supreme Priest, dwells among the faithful. He sits at the right hand of God the Father, but his place is not empty in the midst of the assembly of his bishops. Episcopal consecration fully confers the sacrament of Holy Orders, establishing the duty of sanctifying, teaching and bearing... Catechesis on the Second Vatican Council, structure, with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.
The apostles came from different backgrounds, but they understood each other's language. The rise of social networks (FB, TikTok...) has become a tool for slander. It takes knowledge to balance the ideas and opinions shared on different networks. It is the responsibility of parents and teachers to guide children and students in the balanced use of communication technologies... Programme ‘Instant avec un prêtre’ on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.
08 June - Born of solid and austere Auvergne peasants on the Montlogis (Polminhac) estate, Jacques Berthieu completed his secondary school studies at the Pleaux minor seminary before moving on to the Saint-Flour (Cantal) major seminary to prepare for the priesthood.
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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