The Eucharistic sacrifice we celebrate is our ultimate union with the divine service of the Church in heaven. It is here that we are encouraged by the unity of the soul and that we remember the glorious Mary, the eternal Virgin, as well as Saint Joseph and the Apostles, the martyrs and all the saints... Catechesis on ‘Praying with the saints’, in collaboration with P. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

December 13, 2024 — Friday, Second Week of Advent — The Lord will come; go out to meet him! He is the prince of peace — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 11: 16-19)

The favours we ask of God through Jesus Christ, the Son of our Lord, our only Redeemer and Saviour, may we strive to obtain their prayers, their strength and their help. It is in the Saints that God speaks to us and shows us the Signs of His Kingdom, which the witnesses gather... Catechesis on ‘Praying with the saints’, in collaboration with P. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

December 12, 2024 — Thursday, Second Week of Advent — Let the clouds rain down the Just One, and the earth bring forth a Savior — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 11: 11-15)

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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