December 15, 2023 — 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)

What we call wisdom in the Holy Scriptures covers many things: The ability to do "know-how", not yet speaking of behavior but a matter of knowledge, skill and aptitude; dexterity in performing a task (1Ki 7:14) full of wisdom, insight and dexterity, to accomplish various tasks; a wise man; able to behave. Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with P. Bertrand Ratovoalinirina...

December 14, 2023 — 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)

Education aims to develop the whole personality of each individual so that he or she has the freedom, skills and success in the physical, artistic and technical, intellectual and spiritual spheres. Education is supposed to impart: knowledge and skills to shape the future, but above all a way of life and a way of thinking. Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

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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