Pride and greed are among the seven deadly sins of others, but jealousy is related to them. These negative traits are found in the social world and they harm many things. Many people do not accept suggestions from friends around them, but display a bad character full of pride. Many rich people are greedy and do not care about the common good.

Jealousy is caused by the presence of rich and arrogant leaders, and this is the root cause of non-progress. It is not the leaders who lacked competence in Madagascar, but jealousy caused the destruction of efforts. Jealousy causes chaos, insecurity, conflict and hatred. In order to avoid these bad qualities, it is necessary and necessary to have humility, gratitude and generosity.

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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