Work is not just a means of finding money and food, or of providing for one's family. According to Alain Ré, "work" comes from the Latin word "Tripalium", which is an instrument used to torture people who were used as slaves. Tripaliare can be interpreted as tormenting. In other words, literally the word "work" refers to slavery... Catechism on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.
Life on earth, existence has great meaning and significance, especially as a Christian, so it must be known and fulfilled. As it is written in Genesis "... you will be shepherds, administrators of the creation of the world; you will have charge of those whom God has created". Christians contribute to the perfection of the world... Catechesis on Christian Commitments and the Environment, in collaboration with P. Tina Jeannot Ranaivozanany.
We humans are God's collaborators. That means continuing the work of creation, giving life and nourishing what he has created. This is the power and blessing that God has given us humans to harmonise and bring order to everything that exists. This means not changing or disturbing what God has made. If our life is bad, it's because the environment is damaged... Catechesis on Christian Commitments and the Environment, in collaboration with P. Tina Jeannot Ranaivozanany.
The environment can be defined in two ways. The first is all the things that God has created for us humans to live on (on which life depends) - land, air, water, fire, etc. The second are the things we have made as humans: crafts, roads, etc. they were made for convenience and harmony; to improve and protect life (aina). Catechesis on Christian Commitments and the Environment, in collaboration with P. Tina Jeannot Ranaivozanany.
At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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