There are many ways to pray based on the Word of God: meditation and contemplation are among the most commonly used. Meditation means taking a passage of Sacred Scripture to examine oneself, to obtain spiritual benefits. After receiving the Word of God, Christians meditate on it and continue to live it... Catechesis on meditation in collaboration with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.

It is true that in some cases, we feel a value and it is very stimulating to pray verbally. Previously memorised prayers are not intended to disturb the silence, but are a testimony to patience in prayer. Oral prayer was the first prayer that people prayed. The lips are the first to move when we pray, they release what comes from the heart.... Catechesis on ‘Vocal prayer’, in collaboration with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.

Verbal prayer must not be neglected. Verbal prayer is the prayer of ordinary people, a prayer like what Jesus taught us: Our Father who art in heaven... The words we say can be analysed individually for their meaning in order to derive benefit from them. It's true that at certain moments we feel there is value and it's very stimulating to pray verbally... Catechesis on ‘Vocal prayer’, in collaboration with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.

There are habits to be learned in the patience of Russian pilgrims, according to the book on the ‘famous work of spirituality’, who learned to pray by repeating the prayer ‘Jesus Christ, Son of God, Lord, have mercy on me, I am a sinner!’ Verbal prayer will become the breath of life,... Catechesis on ‘Vocal prayer’, in collaboration 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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