Today, many forms of development that are not compatible with Malagasy customs and culture are included here. We often "let things go" so as not to seem surprised, but some things can really destroy our identity. We no longer have the faculty of discernment, but we accept them even if they destroy our values. Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

Israel is not like other nations because God is its King, so it loses its dignity if it follows the customs of other nations because it rejects its true king. Israel wanted to be like all the other nations and asked for another king, they didn't know how to be satisfied with God-given destiny and they were always faced with problems. Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with P. Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

When: they cannot work freely, there is occupation and violence, they do not pay the price of work and demand too much money to do their job, people backslide and cannot really develop in terms of life because they become weak and discouraged. Leaders have a great responsibility here and must understand that they are fellow citizens and that everyone must support each other. Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

 

Work improves social and economic standards of living. Work improves life but causes other things because it is affected by sin: violence, jealousy, dishonesty, hatred, conflict... There are obstacles that limit people who do not really improve their livelihood: laziness, jealousy... Catechesis on the Church, the family and development, in collaboration with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

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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