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Saint Ephrem the Syrian

: Presented by Ratovoarivelo Ndrasantsoa Marie Frédeline; Category: Saint of the day; Also available:; Published: 09 June 2025

June 09 - Ephrem the Syrian, Ephrem of Nisibe or Ephrem the Syriac, born around 306 in Nisibe and died in 373 in Edessa, was a Syrian deacon and theologian of the fourth century in the region of Assyria. Based on Ephrem's hymnology, internal criticism suggests that both his parents were part of the city's growing Christian community.

Laudato Si: 10 years

: Presented by Radio Don Bosco; Category: Miaina sy mitia; Also available:; Published: 06 June 2025

Ten years on from Laudato Si‘, what is the impact of Pope Francis’ call to take care of our common home? This programme explores the key messages of the encyclical, its prophetic view of the ecological crisis, its global impact, and the concrete actions it inspires. Why is it still difficult to mobilise people? What are the challenges ahead? And above all, how can we maintain hope in the face of the climate emergency? An engaging discussion that makes sense for the future of our planet... Miaina - Mitia’ broadcast on Don Bosco radio.

Saint Boniface de Mayence

: Presented by Ratovoarivelo Ndrasantsoa Marie Frédeline; Category: Saint of the day; Also available:; Published: 05 June 2025

05 June - Boniface was born in Crediton, Wessex, and was christened Winfrid (or Wynfrith) at his baptism. He was from a good family and was admitted as an Oblate to the monastery of Exeter. A brilliant student, he was sent to the monastery of Nursling, renowned for the quality of its teaching. He became a priest at the age of thirty.

Sainte Blandine and Saint Pothin de Lyon

: Presented by Ratovoarivelo Ndrasantsoa Marie Frédeline; Category: Saint of the day; Also available:; Published: 02 June 2025

02 June - Saint Blandine, known as of Lyon, is a young Christian slave from Lugdunum (Lyon) who was martyred during the month of July 177 under Emperor Marcus Aurelius. After surviving her incarceration, Blandine is one of six of the forty-seven martyrs of Lyon to be condemned to the arena.

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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?’....

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.

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.