There are those who pray for recognition or praise, that is, they pray to seek glory for themselves. There are those who will pray to show off their finery and fashion just so people can see that they are beautiful and decent in society. Jesus corrects this way of praying and says: when you pray, don't act like hypocrites... Catechesis on praying with the Psalms, in collaboration with Fr Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

The author of the Psalms says very clearly that death is the ultimate enemy of humanity. It is the most severe and terrifying punishment for humans. Prayer makes humans aware that they are limited; this limit helps us not to belittle others because we are supposed to live in society; our identity is others... Catechesis on prayer with the Psalms, in collaboration with Fr Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

As the Psalms tell us, we need to be simple and honest when we pray. Being "simple and honest" does not require people to be hypocritical, disguised, hiding handicaps; there is no need to repair and improve appearance, i.e. if we are talking about prayer, there is no need for these providers of "beauty" and "aesthetics" because God does not need "make-up" or things to be repaired. Catechesis on praying with the Psalms, in collaboration with Fr Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

The relationship we find in prayer or in the Psalms is a personal one, the one called ‘interpersonal relationship’. Our relationship with God is close, like the relationship between lovers, the relationship between parents and children; before God we are loved. People sense this relationship in the Psalms: God is never separated from us. Catechesis on praying with the Psalms, in collaboration with Fr Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

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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