Mary is the mother of mercy and has a worthy spirit. There is no doubt that Our Lady always begs and intercedes for us so that we may receive God's mercy. Saint Bernard used to say: if you want to offer something to God, however small, put it in Our Lady's hands... Catechesis on ‘Praying together with the Blessed Virgin Mary’, in collaboration with P. Celestin Ravonjiarimalala.

December 5, 2024 — Thursday, First Week of Advent— Seek the Lord while he may be found; call him while he is near — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 7: 21, 24-27)

This is the attitude that wearies us in the face of life's challenges. Madagascar has a vast territory and natural resources, but everyone's attitude to developing them is not good. Young people no longer listen to adults; everyone needs to make an effort to ‘listen to each other’ to solve different problems. Many young people are discouraged by reality, and parents have a duty to guide young people along the right path... Radio Don Bosco's ‘Promoting women’ programme.

Jesus explained to the whole Church why it is said that the Holy Mary, before dying on the cross, entrusted her to her beloved disciple; as it is written in Saint John 19, 26-27: ‘When Jesus saw his mother and his beloved disciple standing beside him, he said to his mother, ’Woman, here is your child... Catechesis on ‘Praying together with the Blessed Virgin Mary’, in collaboration with P. Celestin Ravonjiarimalala.

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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