Many of Jesus‘ disciples did not clearly understand his teachings and left him; there was also Judas’ conspiracy to betray him; but then Jesus began to speak clearly about his suffering and death. In this situation, Jesus went up the mountain with his three disciples and was transfigured... Catechesis on contemplative prayer with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.

Jesus is the first teacher of meditation. The time, the place, the silence, the communion of love resulting from meditation were not empty in the life of Jesus, and he gained the strength to face trials, persecutions, temptations of all kinds; he knew how to preserve the beauty of God in himself, right to the end. His secret was constant communion with God... Catechesis on contemplative prayer with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.

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.

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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