Two words emerge from the sentence: "soatoavin'ny asaramanitra" namely soatovaina (values) and asaramanitra. Soatoavina: values, respect, live and share and the latter is the most important. Asaramanitra: period of celebrations such as the New Year and the nation day, greetings, visits followed by exchange of gifts. Asaramanitra is a period of late summer and entry into the harvest season, the rise of the asara harvest season. Asaramanitra: Saha + manitra.

Christ is the center of the history of salvation and the only Savior; he fulfilled all the Promises. He who believes in Christ is called a Christian, but this is not just a name, but a life, not a false appearance, on the contrary an identity. Catechesis on faith, with Fr. Rakotomanantsoa Jean Louis.

It takes a thoughtful and balanced mind, not to be seduced by shows or persuasive speeches, above all, spiritual things need faith and should not be confused with material gain. Faith is the response of each according to his conscience, a free response. Catechesis on faith, with Fr. Rakotomanantsoa Jean Louis.

Faith also comes from man because it is man's response to the Revelation of God. Faith does not depend on visible things or miracles and signs, but is based on an awareness of God's work in life. Catechesis on faith, with Rakotomanantsoa Jean Louis.

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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