The relationship we find in prayer or in the Psalms is a personal one, the one called ‘interpersonal relationship’. Our relationship with God is close, like the relationship between lovers, the relationship between parents and children; before God we are loved. People sense this relationship in the Psalms: God is never separated from us. Catechesis on praying with the Psalms, in collaboration with Fr Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

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.

The Old Testament is divided into 4 parts: the Pentateuch, the Historical Books, the Hagiographer-Wisdoms and the Prophets; the Psalms therefore belong to the third part, i.e. in the Books containing the Hagiographer-Wisdoms. The Psalms are one of the Books of Wisdom and are intended to impart skills and experiences. God is the author of the Bible, but humans work with him. Catechesis on praying with the Psalms, in collaboration with Fr Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

The Psalms are prayers because they were written in the context of prayer and the temple. In general, many observers say that David wrote the whole Psalm because he was a poet, a creator and a singer, he also had a talent for playing instruments and he loved prayer. David loved to praise and glorify God... Catechesis on praying with the Psalms, in collaboration with Fr Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

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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