"He will be made as the image of Christ, when he is sanctified as a Priest and gets used to being a close friend of Him." Priests are people of prayer, so they should have joy in the types of prayers in the Church, starting with the Holy Eucharist and the forms of prayer associated with it. Catechesis on the priestly vocation “training”, with Fr. Abdon Rafidison.

All of the training content prepares a young person for the profession of pastor. There are four pillars of priestly training: spiritual, intellectual, human and pastoral. None of these can be underestimated as they constitute pastoralism according to the Church. Catechesis on the priestly vocation “training”, with Fr. Abdon Rafidison.

The priestly trainees are trained for three years, studying philosophy at the major seminary, where they study the mental system of people according to the times. After that, the trainee is called to begin pastoral ministry, for two years, carrying out the “regency”. Catechesis on the priestly vocation “training”, with Father Abdon Rafidison.

A young man who wants to be trained as a priest must be a healthy and strong man. Age and knowledge are also part of the requirements. One year after the baccalaureate, he progresses and follows training, at the propaedeutic seminary. Catechesis on the priestly vocation “training”, with Fr. Abdon Rafidison.

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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