Many people have abortions because of love problems; women are afraid of separating from their lover because they are threatened with divorce; they are afraid of being solely responsible for the upbringing and maintenance of the child. It is a crime to abort a child even if the explanation and evidence used to convince people that the abortion is justified; abortion is not the solution to certain problems. Catechesis on abortion', with Fr Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

March 20, 2024 — Wednesday, Fifth Week of Lent — Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 8: 31-42)

It is wrong to think that abortion is the guarantee of health for a woman whose pregnancy is said to be unhealthy; the illness of a pregnant woman is not caused by the presence of a child in her mother's womb, but by other illnesses. But many mothers dare to sacrifice their lives for their children, preferring to die rather than the child they carry in their womb. Catechesis on abortion', with P. Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

March 19, 2024 — Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Solemnity — Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord; they never cease to praise you — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 2: 41-51a)

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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