Mary's role at the wedding at Cana was the first time Jesus performed a miracle; Mary made a direct request to her Son, leading Jesus' disciples to believe. Mary always obeyed the word of God. Mary stood with great faith at the top of Calvary... Catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with Fr. Hervé Solofoarimanana.
Saint Mary submitted to God's will; she was a virgin who accepted God's message, the new Eve. God works and organises nature; life on earth is not a coincidence, but God is in control. Mary is our model of faith, with a faith that is always improving, always maturing... Catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with Fr. Hervé Solofoarimanana.
The basis for the coming of Saint Mary was the preparation for the coming of the Saviour; she was the virgin who would bear a son who would be named Emmanuel. Saint Mary is the daughter of Zion, the fulfilment of the long-awaited period according to the promise, and the fulfilment of the new plan, for from her the children of God took the path, as humans, to salvation... Catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with Fr. Hervé Solofoarimanana.
The role of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her coexistence with the Word made flesh, made man, are highlighted. Pope Francis has approved the celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, every Pentecost Monday. The Virgin Mary and hope are the main themes of this jubilee year. God chose to include us, human beings, in his work of salvation, and Mary was one of them... Catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with Fr. Hervé Solofoarimanana.
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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