Varicose veins are the widening of the "vein" of the blood vessel due to loss of elasticity, this vein is the tube that brings dirty blood back to the heart. 30 to 35% of women can have varicose veins and 15 to 30% of men. Varicose veins are of two types: the first, "superficial varicose veins" those visible on the outside that cause aesthetic problems, the second "deep varicose veins" are those that are not visible, but which are inside the muscles. Parts that may have varicose veins on the human body: thighs, legs, on the scrotum. The reasons: hereditary, overweight, the result of prolonged standing or sitting, or prolonged lying down, age, and finally difficulty during pregnancy...
The Christian meaning of death is revealed in the light of the Paschal Mystery of the death and resurrection of Christ, in whom our only hope lies. The Christian who dies in Christ Jesus leaves this body to dwell with the Lord. Fr Randriamanamahenina Robert Marie answers our questions about the liturgy of the Christian funeral
The FAFIALA Center has contributed to the development of the productive sector in rural areas. This center whose headquarters is in Ambohimangakely Antananarivo-Avaradrano celebrates its 30th anniversary...
Artemides Zatti: Gospel of vocation and a Church that cares — “The mosaic of our saints and blesseds, though rich enough in the categories represented – Founder, Co-founder, Rector Majors, missionaries, martyrs, priests and young people, still lacked the figure of a coadjutor brother. Now, even this gap is being filled.”1
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 ...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 ...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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