According to what is written in the Old Testament: "You shall hold a holy meeting on the first day, and you shall hold a holy meeting on the seventh day. You shall not work on those days" Ex. 12,16. If we look at what is written, the question that should not arise is whether it is Saturday or Sunday that prayer can be done, for both are holy days of assembly. Catechesis on Sunday observance, in collaboration with Fr. Wagner Randriamampandry.

In the Old Testament it is written: "Keep the Sabbath day holy, as the Lord your God commanded you". Here it is clear that the Sabbath day is to be observed and kept holy. If we broaden the meaning a bit according to this commandment of God, it is a day of rest. Catechesis on Sunday observance, in collaboration with Fr. Wagner Randriamampandry.

Baptism: obedience to the Father and to being human. Baptism allows the laity to have a role in the Church and in society. Baptism is the symbol of communion among the laity, even in the many branches that make up the Church, and encourages the laity to participate in the work of salvation. Catechesis on the family and the sacrament of baptism, with P. Rafaralahimboa Justolat.

Lay people are all baptised Christians who have not received the sacrament of Holy Orders and who do not belong to a religious organisation approved by the Church. Lay people have dignity because they are part of the people of God with equal rights and dignity before God and the Church. The laity must be able to cooperate with the Leader and accept and respect the hierarchy. Catechesis on the communion of the baptised, with Fr Rafidison Abdon.

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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