In addition to the author, the council notes that there are 5 things that characterize the books that make up the Bible: Confirming what is said about Christ the Lord, Explaining his true teachings, Proclaiming the saving power of God's work done by Christ, Narrating the beginning of the church and its expansion, Foretelling its glorious ... Catechism on the New Testament, with P. Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

The council states that only the writings of Saint Paul and other writings of the apostles are accepted as part of the word of God in the New Testament. There are 27 books in the New Testament. The Acts of the Apostles was written by none other than Saint Luke and is a continuation of the Gospel; the letters of Saint Paul number 13... Catechism on the New Testament, with P. Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

The gospels are the result of the preaching of the apostles, perfectly adapted to the people who attended them; for example, Saint Matthew's was written for the Jews who had become Christians in the region of Palestine, Saint Mark wrote for the Christians outside the Jews or what is called in foreign languages ​​Paganochretien. Saint Luke wrote for the Gentiles... Catechism on the New Testament, with P. Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

The apostles preached with understanding because they had received the Holy Spirit, and were able to know and understand the true nature of Jesus. It can be said that the author of the Gospel is presenting a theological Jesus. He conveys a Jesus that he already knew and understood clearly, that he had analyzed deeply. When the apostles lived with Jesus, they still did not understand who he really was... Catechism on the New Testament, with P. Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

For a genuine and authentic transformation

“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.

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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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