Religious life is not part of the Church hierarchy, following the teachings of the Gospel; it is not included in the sacrament of Holy Orders as bishop, priest, and deacon. However, religious orders devote themselves to serving the Lord and giving him glory. Religious orders renew their baptismal promises every day... Catechesis on religious life and structure, with Fr. Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.

Religious people have devoted themselves and left everything behind to follow Jesus Christ, as it says in Matthew 10:28: ‘Behold, we have left everything and followed you.’ Religious life seeks God alone above all things, looking to him and attaching oneself to him with heart and mind, striving with love to be an apostle, striving to cooperate in salvation... Catechesis on religious, structure, with Fr. Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.

Religious who dedicate themselves to imitating Jesus make a vow of commitment to follow the counsels of the Gospel. Through this vow of obedience, they offer their whole will as a sacrifice to God. Urged on by the Holy Spirit, religious submit themselves with faith to their Master... Catechesis on religious, structure, with Fr Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.

There is no retaliation, what is done comes back, everything has an end, the poor will always be rich. Forgiveness, listening and praying for one another are important. Leaders and those in power have a duty to look after everything that can contribute to rebuilding people's lives: job creation. We, all Madagascans, have a duty to change and develop our mentality so that we can exploit the riches that God has given Madagascar... Programme ‘Instant avec un prêtre’ on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.

For a genuine and authentic transformation

“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.

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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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