The rituals and the communion in the celebration should be well-organized. The equality of all believers before God should be respected, the celebration should not be partial. The rituals reveal and help faith, not "spiritual theater"; through words and signs, the Liturgy communicates the mystery of salvation... Catechism on the Reformation of the Liturgy, with Fr. Randriamanamahenina Robert Marie.
The specific participants in the ritual (readers, singers, ministers...) should be well trained spiritually and liturgically. Each has a responsibility: participation in the Liturgy should not be for personal gain but for the benefit of the people, a service that does not demand a response. The participation of the people should be full of knowledge and active... Catechism on the Reformation of the Liturgy, with P. Randriamanamahenina Robert Marie.
Each ritual and celebration has its own character. If possible, all celebrations should be held in communion (people and priests). Special celebrations are intended for specific reasons. It is good to pray together, especially to bear witness before the people of God... Catechism on the renewal of the Liturgy, with P. Randriamanamahenina Robert Marie.
The Liturgy is a work of the whole Church, that is, a common work of Christ and the Church, not a ritual performed by the priest alone. Participation in the Mass is a communal work of the people of God, meaning that we are not mere spectators or listeners but participants in the mystery. The Church is one unbroken one that proclaims Christ... Catechism on the renewal 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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