It is now clear that the majority of Malagasy live in chaos, insecurity, violence and above all violence in all its forms, some of them even capable of shedding blood. In view of these cases, it was felt that it was time to recall what is known as ‘Malagasy fihavanana’, and to return to the very foundations of this value which has its own identity. Fihavanana, according to its general definition, is based on the breath of life. So for the Malagasy, the breath of life is what unites everyone, meaning that all human beings are one life. Broadcast ‘miaina - mitia’ with the Episcopal Commission of Bishops, on Radio Don Bosco, in collaboration with the Centre Arrupe Madagascar.

Prayer is talking to God, raising the soul to God; the Psalms are poetry and poems intended to be sung, which need inspiration. There are many different forms in the Psalms: there is the King's Psalm, there is the entry into the temple, there is the practice of pilgrimage, there is the song of Zion, there is the transmission of messages and teachings. Catechesis on praying with the Psalms, in collaboration with Fr Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

August 2, 2024 — Friday, Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time — The word of the Lord remains forever; this is the word that has been proclaimed to you — Gospel of Jesus Christ accoding to Saint Matthew (Mt 13: 54-58)

‘Mba ho voona’ is a programme that has been travelling for many seasons, starting with “Ny fitiavana sy ny tontolony” and “E.V.A”. The host, Mr Flavien Rakotoarison, who has been doing this job for 28 years, made the effort to produce the show'. mba ho vanona’ programme in collaboration with General Désiré Ramakavelo.

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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