Standing up for who you are attracts others and motivates them to follow and listen to you. The Gospel is alive in the life of a Malagasy family when it respects and lives the Malagasy culture, for it is only in this local culture that the Gospel can take root in the life of each person. Catechesis on The family is the living Gospel of life, with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

Jesus Christ taught and preached the kingdom of God through Jewish culture and customs, so that those who interacted with him could understand what he meant. Jesus did not say "I am the son of God" but lived the life of a human being. There is a need to revive the region of origin and culture in order to be a living and nourishing gospel. Catechesis on The family is the living gospel of life, with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

According to our belief, Jesus is a real human being and a real God, so like all human beings, he needs to be nourished and educated: body, mind, heart and soul. Body, mind and soul are fundamental to being a person and nothing can be neglected. Catechesis on The family is the living gospel of life, with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

Mary offered herself to do God's will: "Here I am, the handmaid of the Lord," she said. Acceptance of God's will is the result of faith. The family is a living gospel because each person commits to doing God's will. Catechesis on The family is the living gospel of life, 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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