January 13, 2024 — Saturday, First Week in Ordinary Time — The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor and to proclaim liberty to captives — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Marc (Mk 2: 13-17)

PAPRIZ III recorded a positive increase during the last crop year. A product that is driving the growth and development of rice production in Madagascar. Average yields rose by more than 5 tonnes per hectare in the 11 previous regions where the project operates. The number of irrigated plains has been increased by more than 50. Over 37,000 farmers have been trained...

Decades after independence, the country's development remains uncertain. In the world of politics, elections are often the scene of recurring problems that are repeated over and over again. That's why we need to discuss the country's priorities and make real progress. Broadcast "miaina - mitia" in collaboration with the Centre Arrupe Madagascar and its Citizen Participation and Economic Efficiency programme...

Our lives are hopeless without our elders. Women are patient, able to support their husbands through thick and thin. Few men have the courage of women; rather, older women are models of endurance. Older people can support each other when someone supports them. Catechesis on community and successive generations, in collaboration with Fr. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina J. Emilien.

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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