Jacob was forced to leave his homeland because of a long dispute between him and his brother, and to take a wife in his mother's homeland"; he succeeded in everything he did. He took Laban's daughter as his wife, even though he served her for 14 years, in order to have Laban's daughter as his wife, he was obliged to serve for seven years, plus another seven years. Jacob had it all: two wives and wealth... Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

July 10, 2024 — Wednesday, Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time — The Kingdom of God is at hand: repent and believe in the Gospel — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 10: 1-7)

There are at least three stories that show Jacob's cunning and cleverness: firstly, he took Esau's birthright, secondly, he took his father's blessing, if you remember, he brought food to his father to receive his blessing, and finally. thirdly, he became very rich. The name "Jacob" means an intelligent man, a skilled worker... Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

July 9, 2024 — Tuesday, Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time — I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 9: 32-38)

Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....

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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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