Category: Saint of the day
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16 May - Luigi Orione was born in Pontecurone, in the Diocese of Tortone, on 23 June 1872. His parents were simple peasants, who had a certain influence on the village through their honesty and Christian fervour. During his childhood, Louis worked in the fields and attended school irregularly.

Category: Gospel
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May 16, 2025 — Friday, Fourth Week of Easter — I am the way and the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father except through me — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 14: 1-6)

Category: Mba ho vanona
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There are many unforgettable dates linked to a country's history, and they should all be commemorated in the same way, as they all have their own significance. Knowledge of history and events is one of the foundations of a country's development. Knowing how to listen can help you avoid many problems and disruptions in all areas. Even if artificial intelligence is powerful, it will not replace humans, who have emotions... Mba ho vanona’ programme in collaboration with General Désiré Ramakavelo.

Category: Saint of the day
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15 May - Isidore the Laborer was born around 1070, near Madrid. Placed very young as a farm labourer, he worked for several masters. Faced with the arrival of the Saracens, he fled the Madrid region and continued his humble trade elsewhere.

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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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