First Sunday of Lent: God wants to be with us; Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. We are entering the 40-day season of Lent, which began on Ash Wednesday. We need to take steps towards peace with God: make an effort to rid ourselves of bad habits, do penance and good deeds, abstain from food and control ourselves. God takes the first step towards reconciliation with us humans: God has made a covenant of peace with humans and with the next generation, just as is said in the story of the flood.

February 18, 2024 — First Sunday of Lent — One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 1: 12-15)

Farmers and khat sellers say that khat is very cheap, because only a small quantity is sold, and that's already a lot of money. For khat consumers, it's very expensive to use. The price of khat is very high from May to July, because it's hard to find and more expensive than cigarettes. Lack of purchasing power leads to disputes within the household. Catechesis on drug use, with P. Avellin Ravelonanosy.

February 17, 2024 — Saturday, after Ash Wednesday — I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked man, says the Lord, but rather in his conversion, that he may live — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 5: 27-32)

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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