August 1, 2023 — Tuesday, Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower; All who come to him will live for ever — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 13: 36-43)

The work of the people in Egypt was not the result of his will: forced labor.Because of fear, Pharaoh forced the people of Israel to do forced labor. The people of Israel were prevented from multiplying. The king was subjected to forced labor. Daily work is work shared with God. Catechism on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

July 31, 2023 — Monday, Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — The Father willed to give us birth by the word of truth that we may be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 13: 31-35)

It is man's duty to care for nature so that the Garden of Eden does not change its beautiful appearance. God has blessed mankind to transmit God's life. Man must be at nature's service: giving life, restoring everything. Work existed before sin, representing God's perfection, love. Catechism 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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