The synodal Church represents unity, solidarity in reaching a common goal. When you don't travel together, you get lost on the road; like the prodigal son who was exhausted because he had strayed from his family, and his elder brother had strayed from his father's communion. Simple rules for family relationships: trust between parents and children. Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

The prodigal son became controlled by the lust of the flesh, he was hungry and the suffering of his flesh made him work. The relationship between the prodigal son and his parents changed, which led him to the working class; parents and children must be partners and the aim is to do good to others. Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

The work of housewives is a vocation from God. The concept of work is well known from 3 parables in the Holy Scriptures. Work is a form of servitude when it is not voluntary. An example is the prodigal son: he is not a free person but is forced by time and hunger. Work has a clear agreement to work fairly. Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

The form of work in the parable of the prodigal son is slave labour, because he lives with animals. After living in extreme poverty, the child turned to his father, repented and asked to be a labourer because of hunger. Work here: the person who is enslaved by the stomach, i.e. food, enslaved by the flesh; enslaved because dependent, constrained by time and the stomach. Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

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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