In addition to the various prayers, Pope Francis gave particular teachings and motivations. The unity we're talking about here is complete communion with the Father; when Christ unites us by imitating him, we'll be open to others. Christian communion is a spiritual commandment left by Jesus, says Pope Francis... Catechesis on Prayer for Christian Unity with P. Tina Jeannot Ranaivozanany.

Pray and pray constantly, pray patiently. Pope Francis said: don't take the wrong approach, like not praying, unless there's something important to face. The attitude to have when praying is to plead, to ask, to discuss, to repeat, to be patient, not to give up and to always hope. When you pray, keep it simple... Catechesis on patience in prayer with P. Ramiandrasoa Louis Marc.

Only Christians who have faith, said Pope Francis, are truly patient, which is an extraordinary patience. Patience is most necessary in prayer, there is also the encounter with God and likewise perseverance in our conversation with God. Moses and his friends were always looking for ways to pray, and they succeeded, and they won... Catechesis on patience in prayer with P. Ramiandrasoa Louis Marc.

In Gethsemane and on the cross, Jesus' prayer was revealed and perfected, the fight and struggle he waged: facing resistance to temptation, accepting the Father's will, his complete encounter with the Father. Jesus fought even when his flesh was weak, Jesus prayed unceasingly and won, Jesus trusted God... Catechesis on patience in prayer with P. Ramiandrasoa Louis Marc.

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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