Today's advertising has become disrespectful, denigrating others as a result of the competitive impulse. Convincing people to buy or follow an idea is hard work these days. The form of advertising is changing, even prayer, there are "advertisements"... Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

The globalisation of the economy, the liberalisation of the market, the atmosphere of competition and the proliferation of companies focusing exclusively on the supply of processed products and commercial activities require a labour market capable of following the wave, thus also planning and managing the production process... Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

Church doctrine recognises the legitimacy of strike action. The Church's doctrine recognises the legitimacy of a strike "if it is an unavoidable last resort to obtain an advantage", when all other efforts to resolve the conflict have failed. The strike was a victory, one of the most difficult for the unions to win... Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

There are a number of rights that an employee should enjoy outside working hours and after work. These include the right to a pension, the right to treatment in the event of illness, the right to assistance in the event of an accident, and assistance during pregnancy and childbirth. The right to assemble, join or form an association is also a fundamental human right... Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

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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