Jacob was forced to leave his homeland because of a long dispute between him and his brother, and to take a wife in his mother's homeland"; he succeeded in everything he did. He took Laban's daughter as his wife, even though he served her for 14 years, in order to have Laban's daughter as his wife, he was obliged to serve for seven years, plus another seven years. Jacob had it all: two wives and wealth... Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

There are at least three stories that show Jacob's cunning and cleverness: firstly, he took Esau's birthright, secondly, he took his father's blessing, if you remember, he brought food to his father to receive his blessing, and finally. thirdly, he became very rich. The name "Jacob" means an intelligent man, a skilled worker... Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

 

The name JACOB means working with skill; JACOB is the embodiment of our lives. Patience and agility are good assets for us. Grace, ingenuity and patience simply come from God, the Creator of the world. There can be conflicts between children or even between twins, and this can become a great difference of opinion. Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

Pope Francis calls us: let's imitate Abraham, let's learn to pray with faith; let's listen to God, walk with him, talk to each other. This may even make us think that when we pray, we can even get angry with God. This is a form of prayer, because only a son can be angry with his father. Catechesis on Abraham's prayer with Fr. Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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