For Mary, courage comes from the fact that she is a mother. A mother who can only take care of her daughters and sons. Nothing stops her, no obstacle or adversity intimidates her. No gesture is useful to ensure her presence, even silent and full of expectation, as at the foot of each cross where she stands with strength. Novena to Mary Help of Christians. Day Six.

May 20, 2023 — Saturday, Sixth Week of Easter — I came from the Father and have come into the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 16: 23b-28)

Community relations or communication is a basic need; during pregnancy, mother and child can communicate. Communication is natural, but even if words do not come out of the mouth, all human senses are a form of communication. Catechesis on social communication, in collaboration with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

Mary is a woman on the side of the poor, the discarded and last, this is her tenacious preference. She always welcomes them unconditionally and stands up for them without hesitation and without compromise. They are her favorite daughters and sons. It has become natural for her to behave this way and in her heart, she cannot do otherwise. Poor with the poor, that is her happiness. Novena to Mary Help of Christians. Day Five.

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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