May 21, 2023 — Seventh Sunday of Easter — Year A — I will not leave you orphans, says the Lord. I will come back to you, and your hearts will rejoice — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 17: 1-11a)

No one can be truly isolated. It is true that there is a choice to be alone, a way of life, to be alone. The basic need is growing, not to suffer alone but to need others: the need for love which manifests itself in different forms. People need to identify with their neighbors: this begins in the family and extends to the community. Catechesis on social communication, in collaboration with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

For Mary, courage comes from the fact that she is a mother. A mother who can only take care of her daughters and sons. Nothing stops her, no obstacle or adversity intimidates her. No gesture is useful to ensure her presence, even silent and full of expectation, as at the foot of each cross where she stands with strength. Novena to Mary Help of Christians. Day Six.

May 20, 2023 — Saturday, Sixth Week of Easter — I came from the Father and have come into the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 16: 23b-28)

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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