Meeting Jesus brings joy. The thanksgiving that we continually give to God and that is shared by all Christians does not stop at ourselves; but when we meet Jesus, this thanksgiving is even greater. The Gospel proves that Jesus' passage from one place to another brings joy to those who meet him... Catechesis on the Prayer of Thanksgiving, in collaboration with Fr Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.

October 10, 2024 — Thursday, Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time — Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 11: 5-13)

The government's vaccination programme is good for the population; in October 2024, mass vaccination will take place for children and pregnant women. Children should be vaccinated against 11 diseases, according to a schedule determined by their doctor: polio, diphtheria, tetanus, meningitis, tuberculosis, hepatitis B, ear infections, diarrhoea, etc. Fandaharana ‘ampela miary’ tontosaina eto amin'ny radio Don Bosco.

Humility is a fundamental characteristic of religion if we are to approach God and thank him. We need to be humble to approach and thank God, because Saint Paul said in his letter to the Romans: we do not even know what we should ask for in our prayers; he who is humble is able to receive freely... Catechesis on the Prayer of Thanksgiving, in collaboration with Fr Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.

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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