Peter also had the courage, we see in Lk 22, 33 "I am ready to follow you, Lord, whether in prison or even until death". Peter had the courage to die with Jesus. Catechesis on Courage, with P Jean-Luc Ratovonjanahary.

Jesus had courage, according to the Gospel: He healed a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath day. How dare Jesus do that here? Courage to reveal who he is. Catechesis on Courage, with P Jean-Luc Ratovonjanahary.

Many of God's words in the Bible speak of courage or courageous decisions, and go forward to do God's will. Here are some examples: Ex 10, 26 Mt 6, 30 Rom12: 1; 2. Catechesis on Courage, with Fr Jean-Luc Ratovonjanahary.

The word "fahasahiana" has as a radical the "sahy". A courageous person is a person who has the strength to do something. Courageous people can do things and agree to do things. A courageous person is someone who is not afraid on the inside and is motivated to do something that others may not be able to do. Catechesis on Courage, with Fr. Jean-Luc Ratovonjanahary.

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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