Vitamins are organic elements that the body needs on a daily basis, and which are present in food, for the proper functioning of our body and organs. There are three reasons why a person may lack vitamins: the food itself does not contain vitamins; the body itself cannot take vitamins; the body does not use the ‘vitamin’ correctly... Hygiene and health’ programme on Don Bosco radio.

Saint Odilo's Day is celebrated on January 04th. Born in 962 in Saint-Cirgues (Haute-Loire). He is a son of the seigniorial family of Mercœur in Auvergne whose lands were located on the plateaus on either side of the Allier between Brioude and Langeac. He began his studies as a canon at the church of Saint-Julien in Brioude.

Verbal prayer must not be neglected. Verbal prayer is the prayer of ordinary people, a prayer like what Jesus taught us: Our Father who art in heaven... The words we say can be analysed individually for their meaning in order to derive benefit from them. It's true that at certain moments we feel there is value and it's very stimulating to pray verbally... Catechesis on ‘Vocal prayer’, in collaboration with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.

January 4, 2025 — Christmas Weekday — In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets: in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 1: 35-42)

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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