It is now clear that the majority of Malagasy live in chaos, insecurity, violence and above all violence in all its forms, some of them even capable of shedding blood. In view of these cases, it was felt that it was time to recall what is known as ‘Malagasy fihavanana’, and to return to the very foundations of this value which has its own identity. Fihavanana, according to its general definition, is based on the breath of life. So for the Malagasy, the breath of life is what unites everyone, meaning that all human beings are one life. Broadcast ‘miaina - mitia’ with the Episcopal Commission of Bishops, on Radio Don Bosco, in collaboration with the Centre Arrupe Madagascar.
Prayer is talking to God, raising the soul to God; the Psalms are poetry and poems intended to be sung, which need inspiration. There are many different forms in the Psalms: there is the King's Psalm, there is the entry into the temple, there is the practice of pilgrimage, there is the song of Zion, there is the transmission of messages and teachings. Catechesis on praying with the Psalms, in collaboration with Fr Flavien Andriamirijanirina.
‘Mba ho voona’ is a programme that has been travelling for many seasons, starting with “Ny fitiavana sy ny tontolony” and “E.V.A”. The host, Mr Flavien Rakotoarison, who has been doing this job for 28 years, made the effort to produce the show'. mba ho vanona’ programme in collaboration with General Désiré Ramakavelo.
Fathers play an important role in the education of their children and in the well-being of the family and its health. It is a good quality of a father, the character and behaviour of a leader, to convince society, so that the father can develop the area in which he lives. The father is an example to the community, a promoter of unity... Female promotion’ programme on Radio Don Bosco.
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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