Traditions and customs have their advantages and disadvantages. Malagasy customs and traditions, inherited from the past, help bring the Malagasy people together, especially those linked to morality: Fihavanana, mutual respect, defense of life and union between human beings, savoir-vivre. These values are among the good things, but they are being destroyed by our attitudes and moods, so we have to be careful with traditions and customs so that they don't become idolatry...
Plus je l'écoute, plus je l'aime
Plus je l'écoute, plus je l'aime
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“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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