Being male or female is entirely part of God's plan for managing human life. This is exactly what the Bible says: "And God saw that everything he had made was good" (Genesis 1, 31). It is not enough to know "man or woman", but we must accept and demand decent and appropriate behaviour. Catechesis for young people preparing for marriage, with Fr Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.

A person's self-awareness progresses gradually; from an early age they are made aware of whether they are a boy or a girl; and their upbringing and conduct at home are adapted accordingly. It is a heavy responsibility for parents to talk about this, as they think it is something taboo or shameful to talk about a person's sex. Catechesis for young people preparing for marriage, with Fr Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.

There are many models of friendship revealed in Scripture: (Ruth and Nehemiah) Ruth was Nehemiah's daughter-in-law and it is likely that there was a great difference between them. In addition, their cultural background was different. Despite these differences, they became very close to each other in terms of friendship (Ruth 1:16). Catechesis for young people preparing for marriage, with Fr Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.

When children open up to others, they make friends. This is a form of communication that enables them to put into practice the education they receive at home. You have to share joy and love with friends, you have to share life with people of different ages. Openness is the ability to share love with others. Catechesis for young people preparing for marriage, with Fr Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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