There are two stages to getting married: firstly, girls are most affected when they reach the age of 12-13 and can be engaged, but they are not yet allowed to live together and no one else can touch them; secondly, when the engagement has been over for 1 to 2 years, the next stage is the contract of love. Catechesis on young people giving birth early, before marriage, with P. Marc Ramiandrasoa.

June 1, 2024 — Saturday, Eighth Week in Ordinary Time — Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; giving thanks to God the Father through him — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 11: 27-33)

According to Church law, the 1983 ‘Code of Canon Law’, in Canon 1083 § 1, it is clearly defined that 14 years for women and 16 years for men are the lowest ages for marriage. If this occurs before the years specified by the local bishop, you must obtain a special permit. Catechesis on young people giving birth early, before marriage, with Fr Marc Ramiandrasoa.

May 31, 2024 — The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Feast — Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary, who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 1: 39-56)

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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