God always answers: today, tomorrow, but he always answers, in one way or another. The Bible repeats it an infinite number of times: God listens to the cry of those who invoke him. Even our stammering requests, those that we are ashamed to express; it's always a question of patience, of putting up with the waiting. Even death trembles when a Christian prays. Catechesis on the prayer of petition, in collaboration with Fr Mamiarisoa Modeste Randrianifahanana.

We must not be scandalised or ashamed if we feel the need to pray. Prayer of request goes hand in hand with acceptance of our limitations and our condition as creatures. The Lord always, always gives us, and everything is grace, everything. God's grace. However, let us not stifle the supplication that is born in prayer. Catechesis on the prayer of petition, in collaboration with Fr Mamiarisoa Modeste Randrianifahanana.

We human beings share this invocation for help with the whole of creation. We are not the only ones ‘praying’ in this infinite universe: every fragment of creation bears God's desire inscribed on it. Every created being prays; animals and wild beasts pray and kneel; when they leave their stables or dens... Catechesis on the prayer of petition, in collaboration with Fr Mamiarisoa Modeste Randrianifahanana.

If someone feels bad because he has done bad things - he is a sinner - when he prays the ‘Our Father’ he is already getting closer to the Lord. Sometimes we can believe that we don't need anything, that we are self-sufficient and live in complete self-sufficiency. Catechesis on the prayer of petition, in collaboration with Fr Mamiarisoa Modeste Randrianifahanana.

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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