In the Old Testament, the word "Lord God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel" is used only three times, including the word "Israel". Advice when we practice the Holy Eucharist that we practice the method and sacrifice of Elijah 1 Kings 18, 20,-39. "Answer me, Lord, answer me". Elijah was a famous person in the way of prayer, against injustice. Prayer sends us out to serve those around us. Catechesis on the prayer of Elijah, in collaboration with Fr Ramamonjisoa Herizo Élie.

In his prayer, Elijah invokes the God of his ancestors who had made a covenant of peace with them and who never ceased to renew the promise in that covenant. Not only did he build the house of the Lord, but he led the people to look back and helped them to move forward in depth, giving importance to the past. Catechesis on the prayer of Elijah, in collaboration with P. Ramamonjisoa Herizo Élie.

When Elijah pleaded with God, saying: "Listen to me, Lord, listen to me" so that these people would accept that You are the Lord God and that only You can turn their hearts around again. Fire poured out and burnt the sacrifice, and the wood, the stones, the earth and the surrounding waters dried up. Fire symbolises God's purifying power. Catechesis on the prayer of Elijah, in collaboration with Fr Ramamonjisoa Herizo Elie.

When it came to faith, Elijah truly believed and dared to testify to his faith before those around him. The meaning of the name "The Lord is my God" already lends great power to his faith in God and is deeply wrapped up in the secret of his mission. Elijah showed his faith through fire; he asked God to send fire to burn the sacrifice. Catechesis on the prayer of Elijah, in collaboration with Fr Ramamonjisoa Herizo Elie.

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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