Responsibilities and duties are part of being a person and, above all, of being a citizen. In order to guarantee the existence of mutual respect and security, it is necessary to admit that it is a mistake, and also to be humble enough to communicate with each other. A good choice is something that develops a person, that is the result of dialogue, of exchange... mba ho vanona’ programme in collaboration with General Désiré Ramakavelo.

When we pray, we are in harmony with God's mercy: mercy towards all those who have asked us to pray for them, for whom we want to pray in harmony with God's heart. This is true prayer. In Church time, Christian intercessory prayer participates in that of Christ: it is the expression of the communion of saints. Catechesis on intercessory prayer, in collaboration with Fr. Mamiarisoa Modeste Randrianifahanana.

September 19, 2024 — Thursday, Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time — Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Lord — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 7: 36-50)

Men and women of prayer seek solitude and silence, not so as not to be disturbed, but so as to better listen to the voice of God. Anyone who knocks on the door of a praying person will find in him or her a heart full of compassion, praying without excluding anyone. Catechesis on intercessory prayer, in collaboration with Fr Mamiarisoa Modeste Randrianifahanana.

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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