A fundamental element of the common good is respect for and awareness of fundamental human rights. The common good gives rise to rights and obligations for the whole human generation. Each group of people must take care of the reasonable needs and desires of other groups of people. Humanity is superior to things and is based on respect for rights. Catechesis on the family, in collaboration with Fr Eric Frank Randriamiandrinirinarivo.

October 3, 2023 — Tuesday, Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time — The Son of Man came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 9: 51-56)

The foundation of the common good is the family. God's desire when he created humanity: God wants all human beings to form a single family and to treat each other as brothers and sisters. The common good means "a combination of social conditions that enable us to achieve total perfection". Catechesis on the family, in collaboration with Fr Eric Frank Randriamiandrinirinarivo.

October 2, 2023 — Monday, Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time — Bless the LORD, all you angels, you ministers, who do his will — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 18: 1-5, 10)

Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....

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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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