Abortion is forbidden by the Church as an obscene sin. Pope John II declared: "Deliberate abortion as a goal or as a means is a serious mental disorder because it kills innocent people at will. Abortion or complicity in abortion is a crime which entails ineligibility for the sacrament. Catechesis on abortion', with P. Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

March 25, 2024 — Monday of Holy Week — Hail to you, our King; you alone are compassionate with our faults — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 12: 1-11)

Abortion is not easy and has negative effects on the mother. There are wounds in the uterus after an abortion, and this act causes health problems for the aborting mother. Life is a gift from God, from the moment it is formed in the mother's womb. Jesus' love for children was special, as it was said: let the children come to me, but do not hinder them. Catechesis on abortion', with P. Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

Palm Sunday: commemoration of the Lord's entry into Jerusalem and reflection on the sufferings of Jesus Christ. For our sake, Christ gave himself, even accepting death, death on the cross. In response, God exalted him to the highest place and gave him a name that is above all names. Two opposing things are reflected in this celebration: joy, prosperity and condemnation, betrayal. There is an injustice reflected in the trial of Jesus, the suffering of Jesus continues, every time we violate what the Gospel says. For those of us who suffer from constraints, Jesus is an example for us, look at him, if we believe, we will live with him...

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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