There are alternatives to abortion, and all girls and women are encouraged to make efforts to carry a pregnancy to the last minute, but abortion is not a solution. Abortion has serious moral consequences, it is an almost regrettable solution, but not a comforting one. Prayer is a special power for receiving promptings to find solutions worthy of humanity. Catechesis on abortion', with Fr Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

March 21, 2024 — Thursday, Fifth Week of Lent — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 8: 51-59)

Education within the family is a guarantee of children's development, and women play an important role in this. Women who stay at home and work can stand up and unite to develop our nation. There are advantages for women or mothers who work at home, including warmth and conversation all year round at home, and the relationship develops further. Female promotion" broadcast on Radio Don Bosco.

Many people have abortions because of love problems; women are afraid of separating from their lover because they are threatened with divorce; they are afraid of being solely responsible for the upbringing and maintenance of the child. It is a crime to abort a child even if the explanation and evidence used to convince people that the abortion is justified; abortion is not the solution to certain problems. Catechesis on abortion', with Fr Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

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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