The level of education in Madagascar is inadequate, particularly in the humanities. Programmes need to be improved to help children and young people prepare for future careers such as agriculture, architecture, business... Particular emphasis should be placed on ‘Civics’ and ‘Humanities’ courses... Instant with a priest’, on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.
December 1, 2024 — First Sunday of Advent— Show us, Lord, your love; and grant us your salvation — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 21: 25-28, 34-36)
First Sunday of Advent - Year D: Christ will come in the last days; show us, O Lord, your mercy! and give us salvation from you. We are entering the time of the coming, which is the time leading up to the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, in four weeks' time. It is sad that we associate the return of Jesus Christ with the danger that will come at the end of the world, but what the Gospel says has been revealed to encourage us and wake us up. Jesus, who is coming, is the great light, but we need to be ready, with prayer and faith, for the end of the world.
Scabies is a year-round disease, and in recent months more and more people are suffering from it. Scabies is a skin disease and is contagious, especially for sensitive skin. A parasite called sarcoptes carries scabies, penetrating the skin. Contact with a sick person can spread the disease rapidly, and treatment must be carried out with family members. Hygiene and health’ programme here on Radio Don Bosco.
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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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