The family is so precious in the eyes of God that he did not hesitate to choose the family of Joseph and Mary to take care of his Son when he came to do the work of salvation on earth. The presence of Jesus at the wedding in Cana is enough to say that families are precious. Saint Paul says: if anyone aspires to an episcopate, he desires an excellent position (I Tim 3,1). Catechesis on "nurturing the priestly vocation", with Fr. Abdon Rafidison.

No one is born into the priesthood, but it is the evolution of the living environment that pushes a person on this path. The world that shapes God's call is: the family, the community, and the church family. Catechesis on "nurturing the priestly vocation", with Fr. Abdon Rafidison.

The meaning of the word “nurture” does not yet mean that the person concerned has been called to the ministry (order), but all the elements that can contribute to it are found in this step. There are three areas of “care”: family, community, and church family. Catechesis on "nurturing the priestly vocation", with Fr. Abdon Rafidison

The Catechism of the Catholic Church calls those who have devoted themselves to the service of the Church "ordained minister," thus "doing his work among the People of God in teaching, worship, and administration as shepherds." It has three levels: bishop, priest and deacon. Catechesis on "Nurturing the priestly vocation", with Fr. Abdon Rafidison.

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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