The sacrament of reconciliation is penance, a sacrament that frees us from the sins of baptism. When Jesus said to the Apostles, "Receive the Holy Spirit, and the sins you forgive will be forgiven, and the sins you retain will be retained" was the first time Jesus Christ created penance. Absolving sins with penance is an absolution given by the priest. Absolution is forgiveness granted by the priest. There are steps to follow to receive the sacrament of penance: self-examination, self-accusation, going to the priest to confess sins, accomplishing the work of atonement...

The best gift in marriage is children. Children are not a right but a gift. Children cannot be considered personal property, as this would lead to the assertion that it is a right to have children. God created men and women to fill the earth, to be numerous and multiply. Catechesis on abortion', with P. Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

Fourth Sunday of Lent: the Father loves us sinners; God's love for the world is so great that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. The Pharisees were people who had no relationship with Christ, but called him Master; for those who are open to Jesus, he will reveal to them the secret of salvation and baptism, the mystery of suffering and of my resurrection and final judgment. Jesus is the Father's greatest gift to bring salvation and eternal life to mankind.

March 10, 2024 — Fourth Sunday of Lent — God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so everyone who believes in him might have eternal life — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 3: 14-21)

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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