Persevering prayer, according to the Fathers of the Church, is often considered a spiritual practice that enhances spiritual life, it is essential to show faith, patience and trust in God. Persevering prayer is based on trust in God's goodness... Catechesis on “Persevering prayer”, in collaboration with P. Ratinarivony Laurent.

Persevering prayer according to the Bible can be defined as continuous and persistent prayer, strong in spite of difficulties. Persevering prayer is an exercise of faith that includes constant devotion, trust in God and determination to keep on praying.... Catechesis on “Persevering prayer”, in collaboration with P. Ratinarivony Laurent.

Prayer is necessary for the spiritual life because there is no growth without nourishment, and prayer is the most necessary nourishment for the spiritual life. Prayer is not a parenthesis in our daily lives, but it must be the basis of them, and that is why it must last, following Jesus' advice: pray and do not stop. To pray well, humility is a basic condition... Catechesis on persevering prayer, in collaboration with Fr Ratinarivony Laurent.

Prayer works miracles, prayer helps us to love others. Praying in daily events and in every event is one of the secrets of the Kingdom of God. All forms of prayer can be a leaven for comparing the Kingdom of God; pray for your enemies, you should not only pray for your loved ones... Catechesis on ‘Daily prayer’, in collaboration with Fr Raphaël Eugène Ralison.

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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