Remember that an idle person is someone who sits around and does not do good work, does not look for something to do. St. Paul said: "If a person does not want to work, he should not eat. Consequently, God does not like a life of idleness, because it leads us to many sins. Not only that, but it leads others into temptation. Catechesis on Idleness, with Fr Ratinarivony Laurent.

Let us not be surprised or moved by the reality in which we live each day, but let us be dedicated because service is a Christian mission. We must not only be emotional, but we must surrender ourselves to renew the whole of life. Christ not only had mercy on us when he saw us fall into sin, but he sacrificed himself completely to save us. Catechesis on Idleness, with Fr Ratinarivony Laurent.

Fight against idleness: curiosity is needed. Idleness will never be compatible with being a Christian witness. St. Joseph, St. Mary, Simeon and Anna are a living example for us, when the Lord was presented in the temple: the first thing seen and felt was action and wonder among them. Catechesis on Idleness, with Fr Ratinarivony Laurent...

The motto of life that Jesus gave us is "to serve and not to be served". The true Christian life is lived by helping others and being of service, so it can be seen as a tool to measure progress in the spiritual life. It requires a deep abandonment for the sake of others. Catechesis on Idleness, with Fr. Ratinarivony Laurent.

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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