Everyone goes through a time in the shadow of their relationship with God, a time of trials and tribulations in life, even in sin or the wrong direction. This is exactly where God wants to meet you. He seems to strike you on an unexpected day, at a time when you feel alone. Prayer is nothing other than a commitment to be renewed by God. Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

The Holy Father once said: I met an elderly person, a good person and a true Christian, but a sinner before God; this person says that God will help him and will not leave him alone; He is full of hope of going to heaven, perhaps I am incompetent, he says that he will return to heaven, he believes that God saves sinners. Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

Wrestling with God, a form of prayer, since Jacob knew how to talk to God as with his friends and loved ones. One night, Jacob realised that there were many things beyond his control. At that moment, God brought him back to his sense of being a limited person who can be defeated, frightened and anxious. Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

When Jacob wrestled with God, he was the only one present; as Genesis tells us, that same night Jacob got up, took his two wives, his two maidservants and his 11 sons and went to Jacob's crossing... Prayer is a struggle and a victory for the patient believer. Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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