In the 19th century, the society of Jesus played an important role in the progress of evangelism in Madagascar. The most memorable names of the French Jesuit missionaries were Frs. Dalmond, Jouen, Cazet, Finaz. In spite of the difficulties encountered by the conflicts between the British and the French, the competition between Catholicism and Protestantism which was the religion of the State at the time, the number of Catholic Christians did not stop growing thanks to the efforts of Jesuit and Lasallian missionaries who were illuminated by the Holy Spirit. Program on the history of the Catholic Church in Madagascar, with Fr. Abdon Rafidison, Rector of the Theologate, Faliarivo-Antananarivo.

Tuesday, March 03, 2020 — First week of Lent — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 6, 7-15 — Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God

Monday March 02, 2020 — First week of Lent — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 25, 31-46 —Behold, now is the acceptable time, behold, now is the day of salvation

Sunday March 1st 2020 — First Sunday of Lent — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 4, 1-11 — One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God"

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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