The month of June: the Malagasy language and education
- Presented by DIMBINIAINA Tsilavina Jules
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June is ‘Malagasy Language Month’, with a number of preservation initiatives, including Edition Ambozontany, which has been working for 70 years to preserve the Malagasy language and culture. In the past, the age of 18 was considered to be adulthood, but today young people are still considered to be in their early teens. This can be seen as the result of an unbalanced upbringing: physical, mental and spiritual. The level of education of Malagasy children and young people is constantly falling, which calls for individual responsibility... Instant with a priest" programme on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.
Health preparations: various events
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- Category: Miaina sy mitia
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We are still in the midst of celebrating the Jubilee Year 2025, which is why numerous events are planned at national, diocesan, district and organisational levels. We are always learning lessons for a better future, and the aim is for there to be fewer problems, fewer accidents and for all pilgrims to return safely and without injury. Preparation and action are everyone's responsibility. Whatever the field, it's always a good idea to discuss your concerns with the health authorities in your diocese, district or parish... Miaina - Mitia" broadcast on Don Bosco radio.
The national day
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- Category: Mba ho vanona
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The platform that unites and connects is the Church, able to tolerate, able to love, able to live mutual respect. The bank holidays is like ‘Andro Fandroana’, a moment of forgiveness, a moment of reconciliation, a moment to turn the page, especially if something bad has happened. Not having the time to talk to those around us leads to loneliness; on the other hand, knowing how to listen is a form of showing love, appreciation and respect to those around us... Mba ho vanona" programme in collaboration with General Désiré Ramakavelo.
Saint Romuald of Ravenna
- Presented by Ratovoarivelo Ndrasantsoa Marie Frédeline
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19 June - Romuald was born around 950 in the family of the Onesti, Dukes of Ravenna, and grew up in the oriental comfort, the taste for pleasures, the easy life of his aristocratic milieu. Deeply troubled by the murder of a relative, Duke Serge of Ravenna, committed by his father during a duel, he withdrew from the world to do penance in his name.
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?’....
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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