Period of kingship (from 1020, when Saul was elected to the time of Samuel the Prophet): the role of the prophets who always remind us not to break the covenant and union with God, and they gave a word of warning to kings who break it. Catechesis on the Church, the family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.

God always protects the people and families who rely on Him, as the psalmist says: happy is the nation that has the Lord as its God, happy is the people he has chosen as his inheritance! (Psalm 33:12; Psalm 44:15). The history of the Hebrew people was based on seeing God deliver them; because of the oppression of the Egyptians, God sent Moses. Catechesis on the Church, the family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.

Israel, the chosen people, takes pride in the fact that God is not far away, but plays an important role in their lives, as shown by DT 4:7: "For what great nation will have God near to it, as we are near to the Lord? our God whenever we call upon him? Salvation history began with Abraham, the Father of the faithful. Catechesis on the Church, the family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.

Christians are both citizens of earth and citizens of heaven, which is why the Council strongly encourages their temporal duties, guided by the meaning of the Gospel. Those who think they can neglect their temporal duties, because they have no permanent residence on earth, but are walking towards the life to come, are mistaken; they fail to realize that faith itself imposes obligations. Catechesis on the Church, the family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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