In Gethsemane and on the cross, Jesus' prayer was revealed and perfected, the fight and struggle he waged: facing resistance to temptation, accepting the Father's will, his complete encounter with the Father. Jesus fought even when his flesh was weak, Jesus prayed unceasingly and won, Jesus trusted God... Catechesis on patience in prayer with P. Ramiandrasoa Louis Marc.

When Jesus had just been baptized, he was filled with the Holy Spirit, before working, he taught publicly, he went to pray for 40 days and 40 nights in the desert, without eating or drinking; After that, he was tempted, but he fought and fought through prayer. He fought against idols and authorities with his prayers... Catechesis on patience in prayer with P. Ramiandrasoa Louis Marc.

It's very difficult to define what the “action of praying” is, but we can say that it's a state and a spirit that consists of praying and performing prayers in a place and at a time. Religion is difficult because it cannot be felt or seen with the eyes, but it is a condition of life like a holy work; that is, there are people who pray, people who like to pray, people who are used to praying... Catechesis on patience in prayer with P. Ramiandrasoa Louis Marc.

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus wrote: “For me, prayer is a retreat of the HEART, a simple glance towards heaven, to share knowledge and love in the midst of joy”. Prayer is personal and comes from within, from the heart lifted up to God. We could say that prayer is a reward offered to the Lord and an elevation of the soul... Catechesis on patience in prayer with P. Ramiandrasoa Louis Marc.

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“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.

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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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