February 5, 2024 — Monday, Fifth Week in Ordinary Time — Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdom and cured every disease among the people — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 6: 53-56)

Drugs cause changes in the physical or psychological state of the living being who takes them; there are many ways to take drugs: injected, swallowed, chewed or injected into the skin. Drugs have many harmful effects, including damage to many organs, the mind and personality. Catechesis on drug use, with P. Avellin Ravelonanosy.

Ordinary Fifth Sunday "B": Suffering has a higher reason. Behind what is beyond human comprehension, it's God we can lean on, as Job experienced. People who don't understand the meaning of life question themselves, the danger and suffering in this world is a way of seeking God. People must fight and reject disappointment and turn to God because He protects the poor and vulnerable. Peter's house, where Christ was, represents the Church, while the human Church is the disciples of Jesus; the Gospel read today reflects the human service rendered to the Church. We all have a role to serve in the Church... 

February 4, 2024 — Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time — Christ took away our infirmities and bore our diseases — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 1: 29-39)

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.

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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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