The seven sacraments: Baptism, the Eucharist and Confirmation, which are called sacraments for advancing and living the Christian life; confession and the anointing of the sick, which will be called sacraments of healing; order and marriage, both considered sacraments for the multiplication of the people of God, of commitment and in the service of communion and mission. The sacraments are divided into two main categories: the sacraments of the dead are baptism and penance; the sacraments of the living are the remaining sacraments. The sacrament of the Eucharist is the highest of the seven sacraments...

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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