When Jesus came to John the Baptist to be baptised in order to share his life with his fellow Jews, did Jesus want to teach us that he is God who comes to repent, especially as we who are children of sin and have inherited sin, will not be baptised? Jesus was not baptised in water to sanctify himself, but he sanctified the water of the Jordan... Catechesis on Jesus, a man of prayer, in collaboration with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

21st Sunday of the Year - B : Choose Christ, serve Christ; Spirit and life, Lord, the words you have spoken. You have the words of eternal life. The book of Joshua recounts the events that marked the entry of the people of Israel into the promised land. Joshua was a judge who gathered the people together in a place called Shechem; Joshua forced the Israelites to choose which god they wanted to worship. Joshua did not force the people, but he set an example and said: But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord. It is a temptation for us to see many abandon their responsibilities, so don't be afraid to walk alone and stand by faith...

August 25, 2024 — Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time — Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 6: 60-69)

People who realised their sins came to John the Baptist to be baptised,’ said the Pope. ’Those who are baptised receive forgiveness of their sins because they are part of the sacrament of forgiveness and repentance. Jesus, baptised, participates in the prayers of the people and prays with us. Prayer was the first thing Jesus did when he began his public ministry... Catechesis on Jesus, man of prayer, in collaboration with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

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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