As a Christian, the word ‘meditate’ has its own meaning that cannot be erased. ‘Meditation is essential for all human beings, but it has a deeper meaning for Christians. Jesus Christ is the way and He is the model when we meditate. Meditation is a way of encountering God... Catechesis on meditation in collaboration with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.

Saint Raymond de Penyafort, born in Vilafranca del Penedès, near Barcelona, around 1175, and died in 1275, was a friar preacher (Dominican).

Meditation must be practised with care and attention. You have to be careful because there are so many religions that talk about it and practise it. Usually, the meditation practised by the West is the most widely practised, a desire to regain peace of mind, because it is thought to gather strength, bring courage to face stress, crisis... Catechesis on meditation in collaboration with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.

On this day of January 06, the church celebrates the manifestation in the eyes of the world of Jesus Son of God, the Messiah, the incarnate Word, before whom the Magi from the East ave come to bow down: It's the Epiphanie. In general, this date is a working day so the celebration of the second Sunday of the nativity in some countries.

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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