The health of older people depends on the environment around them. Enjoyment, exercise and the ability to take care of things are some of the factors that make up the health of older people. When a person is over 55, they can be said to be an ‘elderly person’, who may face health problems if they have not been prepared in many respects before that age; for example, diet, exercise... Radio Don Bosco's ‘Promoting women’ programme.

Being contemplative does not depend on the eyes but on the heart. That's where prayer comes in, as the eye of faith and love, as a breath, a sigh of our relationship with God. Prayer purifies the heart; when the heart is pure, the outlook is clear and pure, seeing everything with a new perspective... Catechesis on contemplative prayer with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.

The ability to contemplate is like the ‘salt’ that gives flavour to life: it gives flavour to the whole day; because you can look by seeing and hear by reading books. Contemplation is not primarily a way of acting, but a way of being ‘contemplative’... Catechesis on contemplative prayer with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.

To contemplate is to look, to see with the eyes of the spirit, there is a story to contemplate, which is generally the story of Jesus in the Gospel. It is the way of praying that helps us to understand and concentrate on the prayer a person is making. Contemplation should include the preparation of the word of God, the prayer of preparation, the preparation of the place and the prayer of petition. Catechesis on contemplative prayer with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

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.

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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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