Prayer needs to be improved and deepened, because sometimes it becomes a habit, a ritual, and many people pray because of the shame of others. The most precious thing is that prayer is our life, the food that sustains us, our strength, and we can say that it is a fundamental need for Christians. We must learn to pray, even the Apostle asked Jesus: teach us to pray. Catechesis on the mystery of prayer, with P. Aurélien Rarivoson.

June 3, 2024 — Monday, Ninth Week in Ordinary Time — Jesus Christ, you are the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead; you have loved us and freed us from our sins by your Blood — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 12: 1-12)

The main reasons why young people give birth too early, before marriage: those who have an unstable family life, i.e. a family where the father and mother are separated; poverty and lack of means of subsistence; technological incompetence; there is also the encouragement of others, such as friends and relatives, who want to avoid their obligations. Catechesis on young people giving birth early, before marriage, with P. Marc Ramiandrasoa.

Sunday, celebration of the Blessed Sacrament: an offering of peace and nourishment that unites the Eucharist; I am the living Bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord: whoever eats this Bread will live forever. Blood plays an important role in the human body: strength, life, nourishment, defence against disease. It was Christ's pleasure to offer his blood, shed on the cross, as the source of our eternal life. He said: unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood, you will not have life in you. Those who take communion receive new blood in life, the blood of the risen Lord, the blood that heals, purifies...

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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