Our Lady brought perfect joy to Elizabeth; as it is written: Mary left quickly for the mountainous country (...) but when she met Elizabeth, she sang joyfully in her heart saying ‘my soul glorifies the Lord, and is happy and joyful. My heart is with God my saviour, for he has watched over the welfare of his handmaid... Catechesis on Mary, model in prayer, in collaboration with Fr Avellin Ravelonanosy.

Saint Mary gives her whole body to the love of God and allows him to control her life; proof of this is Mary's response to God: ‘Here I am, daughter of the Lord, let it be done to me according to your word’. Holy Mary, take care of our sufferings, her children, and continue to intercede for us, poor sinners, now and at the hour of our death... Catechesis on Mary, model in prayer, in collaboration with Fr Avellin Ravelonanosy.

One of the things that made Mary special was that she prayed with others. Mary's whole life was not separated from God and Jesus, from his death to his resurrection; and this continues with the Apostles and Christians from the beginning. Thanks to the work of the Holy Spirit, Our Lady became the Mother of God... Catechesis on Mary, model in prayer, in collaboration with Fr Avellin Ravelonanosy.

A simple prayer places our lives in the hands of the Lord because He is our guide; Our Lady is a model for this prayer because she does not speak much but prays in silence. Our Lady prays as a Mother and as a disciple. Saint Mary is a very special Mother for us Christians; she truly had an open heart... Catechesis on Mary, model in prayer, in collaboration with Fr Avellin Ravelonanosy.

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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