The biblical definition of poverty differs from people's understanding of what poverty is. According to the Scriptures, blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven and they shall inherit the earth; poverty here means not clinging to earthly riches and avoiding visible wealth. Poverty is linked to humility, union and friendship. Programme ‘Instant avec un prêtre’, on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.

These games of pleasure keep the person who makes them a long-sighted child because, as we have already said, what we call an intellectual adult is one who knows how to communicate with people and does not regard them as a tool to obtain satisfaction. For Christians, playing with sex is the opposite of love. Catechesis on young people giving birth early, before marriage, with P. Marc Ramiandrasoa.

Holy Trinity Sunday: God calls us to form one family with him; Glory be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, God who is now, who was then and who is to come. The Church wants to emphasise the mystery of the Holy Trinity in this celebration. St Athanasius said: If God can be understood by human intelligence, then God is not true; St Tertullian says: the Trinity comes from the two words "Tri" and "Unity" which mean three but one. The Church needs people to teach catechism to Christians; it needs witnesses to develop the faith. As Christians, we are supposed to be like God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit: to complement each other, to love each other...

May 26, 2024 — Sunday, The Most Holy Trinity — Solemnity — Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; to God who is, who was, and who is to come — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 28: 16-20)

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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