When: they cannot work freely, there is occupation and violence, they do not pay the price of work and demand too much money to do their job, people backslide and cannot really develop in terms of life because they become weak and discouraged. Leaders have a great responsibility here and must understand that they are fellow citizens and that everyone must support each other. Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

January 4, 2024 — Thursday, Christmas Weekday — In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets: in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 1: 35-42)

 

Work improves social and economic standards of living. Work improves life but causes other things because it is affected by sin: violence, jealousy, dishonesty, hatred, conflict... There are obstacles that limit people who do not really improve their livelihood: laziness, jealousy... Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

January 3, 2024 — Wednesday, Christmas Weekday — The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us. To those who accepted him he gave power to become the children of God — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 1: 29-34)

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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