January 15, 2024 — Monday, Second Week in Ordinary Time — The word of God is living and effective, able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 2: 18-22)

The seven sacraments are signs or symbols or mysteries" and signs according to the catechism. What is in the sacraments is God, and only He can act in them. The sacrament does not depend on the holiness of the person, but on God, linked to the faith of the giver and the receiver. Sacraments are meant to be lived out, and so those who receive them must show them to the community, demonstrating their Christian identity. Sacramentals are signs like images, whose vows...

Seniors have a role to play in their families and communities. Elderly people have the right to be cared for, and this brings joy, openness and dignity. Catechesis on community and successive generations, in collaboration with Fr. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina J. Emilien.

Second ordinary Sunday of the year: God has called us individually. The message of the three readings: God calls us to be his partners. Saint Augustine said: God created us without us, he cannot save us without us. Those who willingly and lovingly accept to live in the Lord will hear his voice calling them, and prosper in his grace. We humans are all called to holiness...

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.

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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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