Jesus explained to the whole Church why it is said that the Holy Mary, before dying on the cross, entrusted her to her beloved disciple; as it is written in Saint John 19, 26-27: ‘When Jesus saw his mother and his beloved disciple standing beside him, he said to his mother, ’Woman, here is your child... Catechesis on ‘Praying together with the Blessed Virgin Mary’, in collaboration with P. Celestin Ravonjiarimalala.

In the beginning, Mary was a mother who gave birth, a mother who nourished, a mother who cared for Jesus, but later she seemed to be a disciple. The Eastern Church often presents Mary as the Guide. Her hands, her eyes, her actions and her whole life are a living catechesis, for Mary always advises and shows Jesus... Catechesis on ‘Prayer in common with the Blessed Virgin Mary’, in collaboration with P. Celestin Ravonjiarimalala.

We are pilgrims, we must rely on God, the God who is the owner of heaven and earth. Our love for Mary, the mother of God, and for Jesus, the true God, cannot be separated. If we say we love Jesus, we must also love Mother Mary. There are many ways of respecting and praying to Mary, but Jesus is the bridge that connects us to the Father... Catechesis on ‘Praying together with the Blessed Virgin Mary’, in collaboration with P. Celestin Ravonjiarimalala.

Baptism is a great mission that Jesus entrusted to the Apostles, revealing the role of the Holy Trinity in the Christian faith; at the same time, it clearly underlines the common mission of the whole Church, as it says: ‘Baptise him in the name of the FATHER, and of the SON, and of the HOLY SPIRIT’. It is clear that baptism is the first entry into communion... Catechesis on ‘Prayer and the Holy Trinity’, in collaboration with P. Germain Thierry Randriamiarantsoa....

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.

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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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