The family is a fundamental structure of the community that plays an important role in the formation and development of individuals. It is the first social circle in which we evolve and it has a major impact on our personal development, our interpersonal relationships and our general happiness. Broadcast "miaina - mitia" on Radio Don Bosco, in collaboration with the Centre Arrupe de Madagascar.

Prayer is an appeal to God. The declaration made by Jesus, which is the basis of our Christian prayer, has three forms that complement and depend on each other; in other words, it is only one because it says that there is only one God: declaration of what happened when he was in his mother's womb until he rose again; revelation of his Word; revelation of himself, that he is the son of God. Catechesis on the mystery of prayer, with P. Aurélien Rarivoson.

June 14, 2024 — Friday, Tenth Week in Ordinary Time — Shine like lights in the world, as you hold on to the word of life — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 5: 27-32)

We look forward to Father's Day; a wish is made for them, that they may be like a tree that will bear fruit that will give life. All men, fathers, should be like that. Fathers have a great responsibility and they need encouragement and love. Broadcast "mba ho vanona" in collaboration with General Désiré Ramakavelo.

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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