Excessive and continuous alcohol consumption increases the risk of many diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. Alcohol is highly toxic to the heart and increases blood pressure, which can lead to other illnesses. Long-term alcohol consumption causes anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders and loss of self-control... Catechesis on drug use, with P. Avellin Ravelonanosy.

February 23, 2024 — Friday, First Week of Lent — Cast away from you all the crimes you have committed, says the LORD, and make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 5: 20-26)

Many people say that drinking alcohol is a thirst-quencher and a pastime for friends and family. Alcohol is one of the most widely consumed drugs in the world, but its products pose a real threat to public health and traffic. Many people drink alcohol because of their problems, their aim being to forget what's happening to them... Catechesis on drug use, with P. Avellin Ravelonanosy.

February 22, 2024 — The Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle — Feast — You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church; the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 16: 13-19)

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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