The Catholic Church has a long-standing commitment to the prevention of drug use, particularly among young people. Today, drug problems affect many individuals, families and communities.
The three pillars that must work together to prevent drug abuse: the family, the school, the Church and the State... Catechesis on drug use, with P. Avellin Ravelonanosy.

February 26, 2024 — Monday, Second Week of Lent — Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 6: 36-38)

The Eucharist is a sacrament that contains the whole body of Jesus: his blood, body and soul, and the way of God in him, covered by the form of bread and wine. On Holy Thursday, before his suffering, Jesus created the Eucharist. When the bread and wine became the body and blood of Jesus, Jesus told his disciples to continue doing so; when the consecration is made, we see only the form of the remaining bread and wine, but it is already the body and blood of Jesus. Those who receive the Eucharist eat the whole body and blood of Jesus. Those who are well prepared before the Eucharist receive grace, which is due to the fact that they must be purified by penance, fasting for an hour before receiving...

People's lives in the home become unstable and chaotic because of alcohol. Alcohol consumption can lead to violence such as sexual abuse, suicide and even murder. Pregnant women should never drink even a little alcohol, as the alcohol they drink passes through the uterus and directly into the fetus... Catechesis on drug use, with P. Avellin Ravelonanosy.

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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