February 9, 2024 — Friday, Fifth Week in Ordinary Time — Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 7: 31-37)

The consequences of drug use are numerous: they disrupt the functioning of human organs and lead to health problems. Taking drugs reduces natural strength. Drugs reduce sleep, whereas sleep is the foundation of health. Taking drugs can cause sedation, alter memory... Catechesis on drug use, with P. Avellin Ravelonanosy.

February 8, 2024 — Thursday, Fifth Week in Ordinary — Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 7: 24-30)

Young people are people who are preparing for their lives and their future, i.e. those who are between the ages of children and adults. Adults are physically over 20, independent, have jobs, are mature and have families. Today's challenge for young people is to help the family with routine work, and to try to behave in a mature and courageous way to face the future. Female promotion" programme on Don Bosco radio.

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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