Marriage is a sacred and noble thing. Marriage is a sacrament received by choice, which requires preparation for your mission, which is to be a witness to love and to continue the work of creation. Marriage is a symbol of love until death, a recognition of full responsibility as father and mother, but also a reflection of independence. Catechesis for young people preparing for marriage, with Fr Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.

May 3, 2024 — Saints Philip and James, Apostles — Feast — I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord; Philip, whoever has seen me has seen the Father — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 14: 6-14)

Impure forms of love must be avoided. Keep the wicked out of your way. Not everyone who expresses love should be accepted. Lack of discernment destroys many things, including attitude. Cultural problems can slowly destroy a relationship. Catechesis for young people preparing for marriage, with Fr Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.

May 2, 2024 — Thursday, Fifth Week of Easter — My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 15: 9-11)

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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