A person's self-awareness progresses gradually; from an early age they are made aware of whether they are a boy or a girl; and their upbringing and conduct at home are adapted accordingly. It is a heavy responsibility for parents to talk about this, as they think it is something taboo or shameful to talk about a person's sex. Catechesis for young people preparing for marriage, with Fr Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.

There are many models of friendship revealed in Scripture: (Ruth and Nehemiah) Ruth was Nehemiah's daughter-in-law and it is likely that there was a great difference between them. In addition, their cultural background was different. Despite these differences, they became very close to each other in terms of friendship (Ruth 1:16). Catechesis for young people preparing for marriage, with Fr Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.

When children open up to others, they make friends. This is a form of communication that enables them to put into practice the education they receive at home. You have to share joy and love with friends, you have to share life with people of different ages. Openness is the ability to share love with others. Catechesis for young people preparing for marriage, with Fr Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.

Parents are more aware of a person's personality and already have many experiences. They have the right to protect their children by opening up to others. The family is a small form of Church that has a duty to teach the faith and pass on knowledge. Catechesis for young people preparing for marriage, with P. Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.

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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