The defining characteristic of forced labor is that the person doing the work has no freedom, cannot decide, cannot create, and the quantity of things done is more important, but not the quality of the work done. The work of free people is service to God, free work, work from creation according to their ideas and observations. Catechism on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

To be creative is to serve God. Humans have been endowed by God with reason and knowledge, so they are accustomed to doing good and interesting things, i.e. having a creative attitude. People's attention to the work of others leads a person to God. Catechism on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

God saw the suffering of his enslaved people and had compassion. Everything that affects life is work; working freely with God means serving the Lord. people are free to work freely and to create. Catechism on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

Under slavery, people can't be creative, they can only express themselves according to orders given, even if it's the work of their hands. Likewise, not according to the command of the mind and talent, not according to the will, not taken care of according to the spirit. Dignity is lost because: there is no respect for humanity. The people of Israel served men and could not serve God. Catechism 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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