In the history of salvation, it is God himself who takes the first step in drawing near to us, human beings; as it is said: ‘For in every nation he who fears him and does righteousness is pleasing to him’ (Acts 10:35) In the Old Testament, God chose the people of Israel to be his people... Catechesis on the Church, light of the world with P. Randriamiarantsoa Germain Thierry.