April 2, 2024 — Tuesday in the Octave of Easter — This is the day the LORD has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 20: 11-18)

Entering married life is an important, precious and sacred stage of life for young men and women. There is no special education that really affects married life and the whole future, so it requires preparation and education. Parents therefore have a duty to care for children and young people in every respect, and to guide them in the right way. Catechesis on young people preparing for marriage, with P. Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.

April 1, 2024 — Monday in the Octave of Easter — This is the day the LORD has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 28: 8-15)

Ordination is nothing other than a sacrament that gives the power and grace needed to perform sacred work, while marking the soul as a priest of Jesus Christ. The priest's sacred work is to celebrate Mass, give the sacraments and preach the Gospel. The order is multi-layered: Bishop, Priest, Deacon... On Holy Thursday, Jesus Christ celebrated the sacrament of Holy Orders. Only the bishop organizes the rank. Priests are needed to celebrate mass and distribute the sacraments...

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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