Jesus and the saints who followed him are models for us in prayer. They always prayed diligently for good deeds and were respectful to others. ‘Do not be afraid!’ when praying. Good Friday must end and open on Easter Sunday, proof of the victory over all evil, so we need patience in prayer... Catechesis on distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.

Jesus' work on earth clearly shows that if we believe and accept God and his power, we will get what we ask for. ‘We must therefore strengthen our faith every day so that our prayers are sure and that they are true prayers that come from the heart and freely... Catechesis on distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.

Often we remain angry at our unfulfilled demands. There are many problems to which we need answers, but there seems to be no result. When Jesus Christ was on earth, many people asked him for salvation and cried out ‘Have mercy on us’. However, there were those whom he refused, but he kept asking, but there were also those whom he asked if he really believed... Catechesis on Distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.

Simplicity and humility before God are important, this is the spirit expected of us when we pray. The reason we go to church and pray together in places of worship is not to boast, but to serve God. It's not right to look up and be proud before God as we pray... Catechesis on Distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.

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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