February 23, 2024 — Friday, First Week of Lent — Cast away from you all the crimes you have committed, says the LORD, and make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 5: 20-26)

Many people say that drinking alcohol is a thirst-quencher and a pastime for friends and family. Alcohol is one of the most widely consumed drugs in the world, but its products pose a real threat to public health and traffic. Many people drink alcohol because of their problems, their aim being to forget what's happening to them... Catechesis on drug use, with P. Avellin Ravelonanosy.

February 22, 2024 — The Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle — Feast — You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church; the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 16: 13-19)

Education within the family is the main guarantee of children's development. Parents' views on their children's responsibility at school are based on their knowledge of the value of responsibility and their willingness to work with the school to continue their studies at home. The responsibility given to children at school is a lesson for them... Radio Don Bosco's "women's promotion" program.

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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