Sunday, celebration of the Baptism of Christ: Jesus was baptised; symbol of our baptism. The heavens opened and the voice of God the Father said: ‘This is my beloved Son, listen to him’. The Baptism of the Lord can also be seen as an appearance of the Lord, representing the beginning of the Lord's life in the community around Him; The celebration of Christmas also ends here, celebrating the baby Jesus. John's baptism was performed with water, but Christ's is performed with the Holy Spirit and fire. John is an example for us in our missionary work; he prepared people's hearts to receive Christ, and so is the work that awaits us Christians...

 

For a genuine and authentic transformation

“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.

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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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