In his prayer, Elijah invokes the God of his ancestors who had made a covenant of peace with them and who never ceased to renew the promise in that covenant. Not only did he build the house of the Lord, but he led the people to look back and helped them to move forward in depth, giving importance to the past. Catechesis on the prayer of Elijah, in collaboration with P. Ramamonjisoa Herizo Élie.

When Elijah pleaded with God, saying: "Listen to me, Lord, listen to me" so that these people would accept that You are the Lord God and that only You can turn their hearts around again. Fire poured out and burnt the sacrifice, and the wood, the stones, the earth and the surrounding waters dried up. Fire symbolises God's purifying power. Catechesis on the prayer of Elijah, in collaboration with Fr Ramamonjisoa Herizo Elie.

When it came to faith, Elijah truly believed and dared to testify to his faith before those around him. The meaning of the name "The Lord is my God" already lends great power to his faith in God and is deeply wrapped up in the secret of his mission. Elijah showed his faith through fire; he asked God to send fire to burn the sacrifice. Catechesis on the prayer of Elijah, in collaboration with Fr Ramamonjisoa Herizo Elie.

The name "Elijah" means "The Lord is my God". If we look at the Holy Scriptures, from the first book of Kings 17 to the second book of Kings 2, we find information about Elijah the prophet. His origin is not very visible and his purpose is not clearly visible either, because he was taken away by the chariot that he took to heaven, which is why the Holy Scriptures say that he is waiting for his return. Catechesis on the prayer of Elijah, in collaboration with Fr Ramamonjisoa Herizo Elie.

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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