According to the Scriptures, what we call "work" in the book of Exodus: The Jewish people, i.e. the Israelites, were enslaved to labor, the descendants of Jacob, worked like animals, against their will; shows the nature of slavery. As a result of this slavery, the work of salvation was gradually revealed. The definition of work evolved as Greek culture expanded to include service...  Catechism on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

July 18, 2023 — Tuesday, Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 11: 20-24)

Work is not just a means of finding money and food, or of providing for one's family. According to Alain Ré, "work" comes from the Latin word "Tripalium", which is an instrument used to torture people who were used as slaves. Tripaliare can be interpreted as tormenting. In other words, literally the word "work" refers to slavery... Catechism on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

July 17, 2023 — Monday, Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 10: 34 — 11: 1)

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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