Humility is a fundamental characteristic of religion if we are to approach God and thank him. We need to be humble to approach and thank God, because Saint Paul said in his letter to the Romans: we do not even know what we should ask for in our prayers; he who is humble is able to receive freely... Catechesis on the Prayer of Thanksgiving, in collaboration with Fr Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.

Before raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus turned to God the Father and thanked him for having listened to him; as it is written: the stone was removed, and Jesus looked up and said, ‘I thank you, Father, because you have listened to me’. When we approach God through prayer, everything becomes clear and our worries disappear... Catechesis on the Prayer of Thanksgiving, in collaboration with Fr Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.

We humans know how to thank one another, but even more so when we communicate with God. God, the source of all good, deserves thanks. He provides what we need. ‘Thank you’ is a short but important word, simple but sometimes difficult to live. We thank God because he has a special vision of love for us... Catechesis on the Prayer of Thanksgiving, in collaboration with Fr Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.

Let us be a little tabernacle, carrying Jesus with us, everywhere and at all times, so that he can light your way and that of others. In every situation, Our Lady had a deep vision; she knew how to read the events of Jesus' life, even in the heart. You can adore, thank and ask Jesus wherever you are... Catechesis on Mary, model in prayer, in collaboration with Fr Avellin Ravelonanosy.

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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