August 24, 2023 — Saint Bartholomew, Apostle — Feast — Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 1: 45-51)

Work should not focus solely on the economy, but also on caring for our neighbour and serving God. The character of the father in the parable of the prodigal son is that he changes his feelings and attitude, as shown by the fact that he clothed the prodigal son, fed him and gave him shelter. Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

August 23, 2023 — Wednesday, Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — The word of God is living and effective, able to discern the reflections and thoughts of the heart — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 20: 1-16)

The synodal Church represents unity, solidarity in reaching a common goal. When you don't travel together, you get lost on the road; like the prodigal son who was exhausted because he had strayed from his family, and his elder brother had strayed from his father's communion. Simple rules for family relationships: trust between parents and children. 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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