The duty of the father to hold on until the end: to be the head of the family. The father always lovingly educates his children with his wife. He is a model like Saint Joseph, at home he will be feared and respected by his family, because he was both faithful and knew how to hold paternal authority. Catechesis on the family, with P. Randriamanamahenina Robert Maria.

The Holy Scriptures teach us that “the man is the head of the woman”; like Christ, Head of the Church. This means that Christ guides and leads the Church on the path of wisdom and perfect holiness, and that he has revived it through the seven sacraments that he created. The role of the father in the family is also the same: to guide, direct, nurture. Catechesis on the family, with P. Randriamanamahenina Robert Maria.

What needs to be done is human education, not animal training. So if he acts "error and fault", let him be informed of his error: teach him to reflect; show him the right path he should follow; but also to respect his "personal choice" because the human being is wise in freedom and not in oppression. Catechesis on the family, with P. Randriamanamahenina Robert Maria.

The best thing to do with a son is to talk to each other and exchange ideas from time to time, not excessive moral admonitions or simple prohibitions not to go out of the house, or prohibitions not to be with children in the neighbourhood. Parents must be very careful, because they are raising young men to be fathers. Catechesis on the family, with Fr Randriamanamahenina Robert Maria.

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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