April 8, 2024 — Annunciation of the Lord — Solemnity — The Word of God became flesh and made his dwelling among us; and we saw his glory — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 1: 26-38)

There are two types of tax: religious taxes and State taxes, which are among those that must be monitored to ensure that they are used or administered legally. The Catholic Church is very strict in its management of Church money, and those who commit injustices are punished. We all have a duty to pay religious taxes and government taxes such as duties and taxes, property taxes, social taxes, etc. Taxation is one of the ways of protecting life, if the government takes it in hand, in order to protect the lives of others. Taxes and their payment create the development of a village, the region or the entire state...

When children open up to others, they make friends. This is a form of communication that enables them to put into practice the education they receive at home. You have to share joy and love with friends, you have to share life with people of different ages. Openness is the ability to share love with others. Catechesis for young people preparing for marriage, with Fr Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.

Second Sunday of Easter and Sunday of God's mercy: faith is strong in hope and love; you believed, Thomas, because you saw me, but blessed is the one who did not see and yet believed. Sometimes we are not yet mature in our faith, and it is difficult for us to believe fully in the word of God. The character of Thomas in his desire to analyse the truth about faith is what Christians should have in order to be able to study faith assiduously through catechesis... Being a believer requires a lot of effort.....

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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