Second Sunday of Easter and Sunday of God's mercy: faith is strong in hope and love; you believed, Thomas, because you saw me, but blessed is the one who did not see and yet believed. Sometimes we are not yet mature in our faith, and it is difficult for us to believe fully in the word of God. The character of Thomas in his desire to analyse the truth about faith is what Christians should have in order to be able to study faith assiduously through catechesis... Being a believer requires a lot of effort.....

Easter Sunday: Jesus really did rise from the dead; Christ, who is Easter in the Lord for us, was killed. What we celebrate at Easter is not something of the past, but we humans are really entering into the mystery of Jesus' Easter: he suffered, died and rose again. Every time the Church performs the Holy Sacrifice, she celebrates Jesus' Easter. Every time we attend mass and celebrate Easter, we encounter the risen Jesus. Witness requires a change of character, because Jesus, when he conquered death, purified the bad character and evil committed before, and this is the effort of this Easter, so that there may be joy in a family...

Palm Sunday: commemoration of the Lord's entry into Jerusalem and reflection on the sufferings of Jesus Christ. For our sake, Christ gave himself, even accepting death, death on the cross. In response, God exalted him to the highest place and gave him a name that is above all names. Two opposing things are reflected in this celebration: joy, prosperity and condemnation, betrayal. There is an injustice reflected in the trial of Jesus, the suffering of Jesus continues, every time we violate what the Gospel says. For those of us who suffer from constraints, Jesus is an example for us, look at him, if we believe, we will live with him...

Fifth Sunday of Lent: God wants to make peace with us; if anyone wants to serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. God's desire is for us Christians today: God wants to be our God. We need to examine ourselves and ask the question: is everything being done in accordance with God's call, am I accepting Christ's rule, is my relationship with God improving? Salvation is not just for Jews, but for all nations. Love and commitment can bring suffering and death, but those who love or are loved feel happy, that's what we are sown with, we die before we live...

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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