Those who pray are more devoted to God; not only that, but prayer is already a prelude to living together with God, because only those who are used to talking and talking to each other can live together. Christians are people who pray; learning to pray is not a lesson to be memorised, it is a gift from God, and thanks to prayer, grace increases and leads to prayer. Catechesis on the mystery of prayer, with P. Aurélien Rarivoson.

Prayer needs to be improved and deepened, because sometimes it becomes a habit, a ritual, and many people pray because of the shame of others. The most precious thing is that prayer is our life, the food that sustains us, our strength, and we can say that it is a fundamental need for Christians. We must learn to pray, even the Apostle asked Jesus: teach us to pray. Catechesis on the mystery of prayer, with P. Aurélien Rarivoson.

The main reasons why young people give birth too early, before marriage: those who have an unstable family life, i.e. a family where the father and mother are separated; poverty and lack of means of subsistence; technological incompetence; there is also the encouragement of others, such as friends and relatives, who want to avoid their obligations. Catechesis on young people giving birth early, before marriage, with P. Marc Ramiandrasoa.

There are two stages to getting married: firstly, girls are most affected when they reach the age of 12-13 and can be engaged, but they are not yet allowed to live together and no one else can touch them; secondly, when the engagement has been over for 1 to 2 years, the next stage is the contract of love. Catechesis on young people giving birth early, before marriage, with P. Marc Ramiandrasoa.

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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