One day, Jesus was praying in a certain place and when he stopped, one of his disciples said to him: please teach us to pray, Lord, as John taught his disciples. Matthew 14:19 says: He asked the people to sit down on the grass, and he took the five loaves and the two fish, then he looked up to heaven and blessed, that is, prayed... Catechesis on Jesus, a man of prayer, in collaboration with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

As stated in Luke 3, 21: When all the people were baptised, Jesus was baptised too, so while he was praying, the heavens were opened. As Matthew 14, 23 says: and after saying goodbye to the people, he went up on the mountain to pray in private; and at night he was the only one there... Catechesis on Jesus, a man of prayer, in collaboration with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

Jesus is a man of prayer, so it is clear that he prays and gives us an example of this prayer. Even though Jesus was the son of God, i.e. God, he prayed as everyone prays and really prayed. Prayer defines a person's character and Jesus was one of them; that's why he was called the ‘Son of Man’. As the Son of Man, he needed to pray. Catechesis on Jesus, a man of prayer, in collaboration with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

Mr Sedera, a military man, is Miarana's lover and she is pregnant. Sedera often goes on missions and on his last trip he promised that he would change jobs so that they could both have a good life when he returns. Sedera was killed in action during a confrontation with the Dahalo. Hery, his friend, injected Sedera with a lethal drug so that Sedera could marry Miarana. Miarana did not expect her fiancé to die.

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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