Contemplating God means coming closer to Him, trying to see and hear Him. Contemplation requires certain conditions: accepting the work of the Holy Spirit, accepting God's will, accepting with faith what appears. Having completed the steps involved in prayer, this encourages us to make the decision to be witnesses, to adapt our lives to the Gospel... Catechesis on Prayer and the Word of God, in collaboration with Fr Rasendramanana Charles Nirina.

October 19, 2024 — Saturday, Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time — The Spirit of truth will testify to me, says the Lord, and you also will testify — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 12: 8-12)

16 October, World Food Day. Farmers and livestock breeders account for 80% of Madagascar's population. Farmers and livestock breeders provide 60% of Madagascar's food. supply more than 70% of exported products. Their agricultural sector accounts for 26% of Madagascar's gross domestic product or GDP...

On 22, 23 and 24 October, a conference on HIV/AIDS will be held in the Indian Ocean region, at which we in Madagascar will be able to benefit from a wide range of services, including free medical screening for HIV/AIDS, blood group tests, cervical cancer and breast cancer. Madagascar hosts this event every 4 years, and this time international leaders such as UNAIDS and the Global Fund will be present to plead for increased funding to fight HIV/AIDS... Broadcast ‘miaina - mitia’ on Don Bosco radio, in collaboration with the Arrupe centre.

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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