Prayer is necessary for the spiritual life because there is no growth without nourishment, and prayer is the most necessary nourishment for the spiritual life. Prayer is not a parenthesis in our daily lives, but it must be the basis of them, and that is why it must last, following Jesus' advice: pray and do not stop. To pray well, humility is a basic condition... Catechesis on persevering prayer, in collaboration with Fr Ratinarivony Laurent.

Prayer works miracles, prayer helps us to love others. Praying in daily events and in every event is one of the secrets of the Kingdom of God. All forms of prayer can be a leaven for comparing the Kingdom of God; pray for your enemies, you should not only pray for your loved ones... Catechesis on ‘Daily prayer’, in collaboration with Fr Raphaël Eugène Ralison.

God speaks to human beings through His Word, whether mentally or verbally, and our prayers are reformed. The prayer of the child of God and the forgiven sinner is the prayer of the heart that welcomes love and wants to respond with love. Sincere prayer is a gift and a grace. Catechesis on ‘Daily prayer’, in collaboration with Fr Raphaël Eugène Ralison.

The right place for prayer is the Church, God's house, a place of liturgical prayer for Christian families in the parish. The small, quiet room with Scriptures and images can also be used for private prayer. The sanctuary is a place of renewed prayer, according to the spiritual tradition... Catechesis on “Daily prayer”, in collaboration with P. Raphaël Eugène Ralison.

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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