1st March — Eudoxie, Eudocie or Eudocia is a martyr who died in 114. He lived under the reign of the Tarjan Emperor. Eudoxie was a courtisan, sumptuously rich, of the town of heliopolis in Lebanon.

A monk passing by one day told him the Gospel of poor Lazarus. Moved to tears, she converted, distributed her goods to the poor and locked herself up in a monastery in the desert. One of her erstwhile lovers, a pagan come to relaunch, died suddenly.To the prayer of Christ, she ressurect him. Thereafter, denounced to the governor on false charges, she is sentenced to death.

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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