Born in the 3rd century in Catania, Sicily, into a noble family, Agatha was of great beauty and honoured God with fervour and thus consecrated her virginity to him. Quintian, proconsul of Sicily but a man of low extraction, wished above all to marry her, thinking that he could thus gain respect but also enjoy the beauty and fortune of such a wife.

Faith is the guarantee of constancy and fidelity. Faced with the persecution and condemnation of Christ's disciples, he declares that "he who endures to the end will be saved" (Mt 11,22). Catechesis on constancy in the face of the call of God, with Fr. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina.

Saturday, February 5, 2022—Fourth Week of Ordinary Time—My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 6, 30-34

According to the Holy Scriptures, the abuse of power by rulers oppresses the people. People live in misery because of the selfishness of leaders. Yet they must do the will of God. Faced with the idolatry of money and the globalization of indifference, the Church must have a poor attitude, that is, not to monopolize, she must pay particular attention to the poor. Deepening of faith with Mgr Jean Pascal Andriantsoavina, Auxiliary Bishop of Antananarivo

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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