According to the Holy Scriptures, why is it "service" and not "slavery"? Because there has been a work of perfection in the history of creation, as it is said "he did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it". You are a slave to life when you don't put God in your life; work is the accomplishment and completion of work, for example in the family. Catechism on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

Concerning the work of creation: God worked freely to create the world, without any form of slavery. God's work came into existence and was perfect. Our existence is perfection, through the handiwork God showed in creation, here is clay molded with the breath of life. Catechism on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

For believers, "know-how" is a gift from God. For non-believers, it's a talent, but for believers, it's a gift of the Holy Spirit. Whose servitude is it? From the word "liturgy": people praise God for salvation, i.e. service to God; for unbelievers, it's service to the king. Catechism on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

According to the Scriptures, what we call "work" in the book of Exodus: The Jewish people, i.e. the Israelites, were enslaved to labor, the descendants of Jacob, worked like animals, against their will; shows the nature of slavery. As a result of this slavery, the work of salvation was gradually revealed. The definition of work evolved as Greek culture expanded to include service...  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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