The bond between a Christian and the Church is strengthened by faith through the sacrament of Confirmation, filling him or her with a special power of the Holy Spirit. The Eucharist is both the source and summit of the whole Christian life, in which believers participate and offer to God the one ‘sacrifice’ and themselves... Catechesis on the Church, light of the world with P. Randriamiarantsoa Germain Thierry.

The sacraments sanctify the Church, the people of God; being a child of the Church is not an end in itself, but the Church itself is the visible sign of the invisible: the work and presence of God in this world. The sacraments are the means by which God sanctifies his people; the sanctification of life in the Church is not reserved for the few... Catechesis on the Church, light of the world with P. Randriamiarantsoa Germain Thierry.

The Reformation's erroneous idea that, in Old Testament Jewish times, the high priests and Levites offered sacrifices, interceded for the people and performed purifications so that people could receive forgiveness of sins, But in the Reformed Church, all Christians can pray, not just the clergy... Catechesis on the Church, light of the world with P. Randriamiarantsoa Germain Thierry.

Mihaino ny feon'Andriamanitra no maha-mpaminany ny vahoaka ; mila maka fotoana mihitsy mba hihaino ny bitsiky ny Fanahy Masina anatin'ny vavaka, ny fandinihana ny Soratra Masina, ary amin'ireo zavatra mitranga eo amin'ny fiainana misy ankehitriny. Ny Batemy dia mahatonga antsika ho mpisorona, mpanjaka ary mpaminany toa an'i Kristy... Katesizy momba ny Eglizy fahazavan'izao tontolo izao, iarahana amin'i P. Randriamiarantsoa Germain Thierry.

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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