Wrestling with God, a form of prayer, since Jacob knew how to talk to God as with his friends and loved ones. One night, Jacob realised that there were many things beyond his control. At that moment, God brought him back to his sense of being a limited person who can be defeated, frightened and anxious. Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

July 12, 2024 — Friday, Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time — When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you to all truth and remind you of all I told you — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 10: 16-23)

When Jacob wrestled with God, he was the only one present; as Genesis tells us, that same night Jacob got up, took his two wives, his two maidservants and his 11 sons and went to Jacob's crossing... Prayer is a struggle and a victory for the patient believer. Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

July 11, 2024 — Thursday, Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time — The Kingdom of God is at hand: repent and believe in the Gospel — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 10: 7-15)

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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