It is important to try to ensure that justice 'reigns' in everyone's life, and the law and these various writings help us to do this. As far as work is concerned, it must be done with love and in accordance with the law, so that conscientiousness is valued. Helping people to remain faithful to their faith is the effort that religious leaders must focus on to establish justice.

Kissing the altar is a sign of Christ's presence in the church; the priest receives the power of Christ by kissing the altar and becomes the centre of the celebration after this act, he who is the representative of Jesus Christ. The act of kissing the altar is a homage to Jesus Christ; it already existed in the 4th century, and will be performed at the beginning and end of the Mass.

The act during the "rite of peace" is a gesture of openly showing that we are reconciled, and Christians have their own actions: there are those who kiss, and there are also those who shake hands.

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.

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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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