16 April - Benoît-Joseph Labre, born on 26 March 1748 in Amettes (Pas-de-Calais), which belonged to the diocese of Boulogne-sur-Mer (France) and died on 16 April 1783 in Rome, was a French mendicant pilgrim who travelled the roads of Europe.

For the commandment of love to be truly fulfilled, the Holy Spirit is always present and dwells in all those who have received baptism. The question then arises: what about those who have not been baptised or who do not yet know God at all? Answer: but those who are ignorant or who have done something deserving of punishment will only be lightly beaten... Catechesis on the Church, light of the world with P. Randriamiarantsoa Germain Thierry.

15 April - Born in Armorica at the beginning of the fifth century, Paterne went to England to live a monastic life, where he took an active part in the foundation of churches and monasteries. He was the first bishop of Vannes and died between 490 and 511.

In the history of salvation, it is God himself who takes the first step in drawing near to us, human beings; as it is said: ‘For in every nation he who fears him and does righteousness is pleasing to him’ (Acts 10:35) In the Old Testament, God chose the people of Israel to be his people... Catechesis on the Church, light of the world with P. Randriamiarantsoa Germain Thierry.

For a genuine and authentic transformation

“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.

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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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