Many women still live in dependency. They want and do everything they can to be independent, and many take advantage of women's desire for autonomy. One form of this abuse is human trafficking.

March 07 — Perpetua and Felicity are the martyrs of Roman Africa, whose account of their killing was the first to be preserved. Perpetua is a patrician while Felicity is a slave. They asked the bishop of Carthage to baptize them.

There are many teachings that theologically define this priesthood, and it's good to know. Their shepherds and rulers in God's name are the bishops, and they are the priests and offerers of holy sacrifices for this sacred business in their charge. They are shepherds according to religious teachings... Catechesis on The prayer of Jesus, the prayer of the priest with P. Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

March 7, 2025 — Friday, after Ash Wednesday — Seek good and not evil so that you may live, and the Lord will be with you — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 9: 14-15)

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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