Thursday May 6, 2021 - Fifth week of Paschal Time - My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me - Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 15, 9-11

In short, today's Gospel speaks of Love. God is Love, and he alone is the source of love. It is only by his love that we can define him, because that is what he is. So let's take a closer look at Jesus' words.

As the Father loved me, so have I loved you. Throughout his life, Jesus made known the Father and his plan of love. He loved like the Father and he transmitted the Father's love to us. In human life, if a child lacks parental love, he will inevitably have difficulties in his sentimental life because there is a lack in his being.

Remain in my love: Jesus being only love, he is its source and his love is the measure of any other manifestation of love. In other words, it is through his love that we must love others and we also become love. To remain in his love is to keep his commandments and to keep these commandments is the real source of joy. In fact, abiding in his love is the key to eternal happiness.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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Love and Salvation

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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Zatti, our brother

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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