Andrew came from Bethsaida and was the brother of Simon Peter, a fisherman like himself. He was a disciple of John the Baptist and one of the first two disciples to follow Jesus. Jacob: the eldest or elder brother and John, son of Zebedee, also fishermen on the Sea of Tiberias, followed Jesus without hesitation. Jesus gave them the nickname of ‘sons of thunder’... Catechesis on the Second Vatican Council, structure, with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

 

For a genuine and authentic transformation

“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.

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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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