February 10, 2024 — Saturday, Fifth Week in Ordinary Time — One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 8: 1-10)

Their creation of a mutual credit fund or GVEC solves the financial problems of rural populations. The "Fanantenana" Association, in Fokontany Antandrokomby, Commune of Mahitsy, in the District of Ambohidratrimo, had nearly eight years' experience.

 

It is within the family that responsible people are born. The family is a place to educate and develop a citizen, a responsible person. The family can inform the community by showing and listening to the teachings of the Church. Live and love" programme in collaboration with the Centre Arrupe in Madagascar and the Episcopal Commission for the Family.

Drugs increase violence and rape, because addicts don't act according to "justice but according to their will, they have no independence or self-control. When the mind is tormented, the person becomes violent, the beauty and gentleness they once had are destroyed, and they no longer have patience... 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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