November 03 - Martin was born on December 9, 1579 in Lima, Peru. Illegitimate child of Jean de Porrès, knight of the Order of Alcantara, and Anne Vélasquez, freed black slave. A sister named Joanna was born two years later.

It is our human imperfection that often leads us to make mistakes, no matter how hard we try. Often our hearts are set on the wealth, beauty or talent we possess and we bring it to develop in life, not to share it for the benefit of others. Consciousness is used to develop others. Catechesis on Conscience, with Fr. Rakotoarisoa Sedera Joseph.

Thursday, 3rd November 2022 — Thirty-first week in Ordinary Time — Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Lord — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 15, 1-10

02 November - The Commemoration of the Dead was instituted to obtain from God the deliverance or relief of souls from purgatory. The Office of the Dead originated in the wake of the dead that the first Christians held following the example of the Jews.

Wealth is wealth if it is productive and produced for the good of all

May the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you always. To all the leaders at all levels of the country, to all the Malagasy people and to people of good will. May the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you always! Twice a year, we members of the Bishops' Commission for Justice and Peace in Madagascar hold a General Assembly. In this year 2025, 1the first meeting was held from 08 to 12 May in Madiorano- Diocese of Toliara...

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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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