It is the responsibility of the “layman” to do politics: to be creative and able to initiate things, to lead in the social, political and economic spheres. Secularism is the basis for the development of society. It is necessary for the laity to participate in political affairs in order to be an example and for the common good. Catechesis on government and its duties, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

Is the government just solving a crisis?. Pope Francis said, "The responsibility of government is not just to solve crises, but to create things aimed at the common good." Political work provides all the solutions required by multifaceted problems and must aim at common interests. Catechesis on government and its duties, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

Believers have a duty to express their opinion, in the face of management methods that do not reflect Christian identity, especially morals, that is to say the "tyrannical" form of management. Dictatorship is: "force". History has taught us what "tyranny" means, because those who obtain power or authority and use dictatorship to control land and country. Catechesis on government and its duties, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

If the rulers and those given authority do work that deviates from the way of the church, let the people not dismiss what the common good demands impartially. Citizens can protect their rights and those of their fellow citizens by opposing abuses of power as defined by law and the gospel. Catechesis on government and its duties, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

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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