The name JACOB means working with skill; JACOB is the embodiment of our lives. Patience and agility are good assets for us. Grace, ingenuity and patience simply come from God, the Creator of the world. There can be conflicts between children or even between twins, and this can become a great difference of opinion. Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

Pope Francis calls us: let's imitate Abraham, let's learn to pray with faith; let's listen to God, walk with him, talk to each other. This may even make us think that when we pray, we can even get angry with God. This is a form of prayer, because only a son can be angry with his father. Catechesis on Abraham's prayer with Fr. Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

Pope Francis says: Abraham's prayer is manifested in action. Prayer records in life and in history communion with God, celebrating the graces of God that he has offered. Our prayers should lead us to welcome others: the homeless, refugees, which today is a troubling event. Catechesis on Abraham's prayer with Fr. Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

Some people think that praying is for the needy and the poor. In the history of the spiritual life, the philosopher Blaise Pascal says in the book "Le Mémorial" that the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob is not the God of philosophers, He is truth, maturity, joy and peace. He is the Father of Jesus Christ. Catechesis on the prayer of Abraham with Fr. Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

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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