August 26, 2023 — Saturday, Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — You have but one Father in heaven; you have but one master, the Christ — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 23: 1-12)

Work has been a natural norm for humans from the beginning, and it existed before the fall due to sin, so it was never a punishment or a curse. Work became a burden and a problem because of Adam and Eve's sin, which broke the relationship of trust and harmony between them and God. Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

August 25, 2023 — Friday, Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — Teach me your paths, my God, guide me in your truth — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 22: 34-40)

Forced labour is work without freedom, without creativity, without dignity. The freedom brought by God is the liberation of his people not to serve a king but to serve him, Lord. Forced labour is work that is not free to create and live God's will. Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

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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