The liver is an organ located under the diaphragm, on the right side of the abdomen, weighing between 1 and 1.5 kg for an adult. The liver's functions: stores carbohydrates to convert into glucose, produces the proteins needed for blood clotting, eliminates toxins and waste from the body, stores vitamins A-D-E-K, creates the bile needed for digestion, processes lipids, regulates hormone levels, regulates and balances body temperature... When the liver is unable to perform these functions, it can be classified as suffering from liver failure. Signs: fatigue, blood clotting problems, etc.
Rural tourism is gaining in popularity and bringing in money for Madagascan farmers. Rural tourism is a source of income for farmers if it is properly exploited. A tourist brings in between 50 and 200 dollars for a host family. The Confederation of Malagasy Farmers, or FEKRITAMA, has been involved in rural tourism for 20 years...
A new year means new subjects to tackle and discuss. Involvement and responsibility of individuals in society will be the main theme of the EVA programme in 2024. Today's programme recalled the foundations of the EVA programme and its objectives, as well as explaining the theme to be discussed during the year, presented by the Arrupe centre. Miaina sy mitia" programme in collaboration with the Arrupe Madagasikara centre...
Israel is not like other nations because God is its King, so it loses its dignity if it follows the customs of other nations because it rejects its true king. Israel wanted to be like all the other nations and asked for another king, they didn't know how to be satisfied with God-given destiny and they were always faced with problems. Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with P. Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.
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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