23rd Sunday of the Year - B: Love, the Lord does not discriminate; Open our hearts, Lord, so that we may obey the words of your Son. The opening hymn expresses God's love and He does not discriminate: You are just, Lord, and your judgements are just. According to your kindness, your servant will be treated. Before the Lord, all men are equal, as it is written in James 2:5: Listen, my beloved brother: has not God chosen the poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith, and to inherit the kingdom he has promised to those who love him? Many people are oppressed by hardship and cannot socialise with others, many are victims of stigmatisation...

September 8, 2024 — Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time — Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom and cured every disease among the people — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 7: 31-37)

The Church was convinced from the beginning that prayer is the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not separate from prayer. The Holy Spirit inspired the first Christians to have the fervour to pray. It is the Holy Spirit who makes prayer possible. The Apostle Saint Paul said: the Holy Spirit is close to Christians to help them if they are weak... Catechesis on The Prayer of the Church, in collaboration with Fr Hermann Solonomenjanahary.

September 7, 2024 — Saturday, Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time — I am the way and the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father except through me — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 6: 1-5)

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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