Jesus Christ came to earth to teach humans to love one another, which distinguishes them from animals. According to God's commandment, the first three show love for the Creator and the other seven speak of love for others. The fourth commandment describes the basic principles of love for one's homeland. Part of the creation of the "Pax Romana" is patriotism, a symbol of which is the creation of the UN...

In Madagascar, the ability to help and love one another is not clear. Historically, the ancestors had an inner conviction and fought to drive out the colonial foreigners who were destroying the values that existed on the island. Patriotism must be demonstrated through actions, not just words.

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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