The Rosary and the Rosary: there are the usual forms, i.e. the 4 mysteries, with 5 chapters each; but there are also, for example, the Rosary of God's mercy, the Rosary with and for the souls in purgatory, the Rosary with Saint Michael the Archangel... There are also other expressions of faith and piety that have been practised by believers for a long time; they are necessary because believers and active people are needed. Catechesis on Prayer in the Liturgy, in collaboration with Fr Jean Louis Rakotomanantsoa.

Prayer, going to worship or to Mass, means coming closer to God; obedience, faith and trust in Him. Raising the heart, soul and whole body to God to give thanks for his gifts. The liturgy is a cult of the people for the people, a common work with a fixed harmony. In the liturgy, the Church continues the work of salvation... Catechesis on Prayer in the Liturgy, in collaboration with Fr Jean Louis Rakotomanantsoa.

Thanks to Christ, Christian death has a real meaning: ‘As for me, Christ is my life and death is my gain’. This is a very faithful statement: if we die with Him, we will live with Him. It is in death that God has called humanity to himself. We only have a limited time, and death is the only way to remember that... Catechesis on the prayer of praise, in collaboration with Fr. Rakotoarisoa Sedera Joseph.

The prayer of praise helps us, and the catechism defines it. Praise is a form of prayer that directly recognises that God is God. Praise sings to him only for himself, glorifies him, and God is behind what he does because he is him. Praise contributes to the happiness of the pure heart that believes in Him through faith... Catechesis on the prayer of praise, in collaboration with Fr. Rakotoarisoa Sedera Joseph.

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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