A personal relationship with God is a means of knowing the vocation, through the word of God or the Holy Scriptures. God has given us saints to help us recognize the vocation. Formerly, a face to face meeting, the vocation was known, but now it is through a study of the lives of the saints. Catechesis on vocational discernment, with Fr. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

It is not easy to discern the call and the will of God. God has given us the ability to know a vocation. First the faculty of discernment because we are endowed with reason, then the faculty of judgment, according to the will of the heart. The vocation of God is personal to each of us. Catechesis on vocational discernment, with Fr. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

All of our prayers end with the word AMEN, which is a Hebrew word; for the Jews, it is to confirm and conclude their oath (final word), meaning "I accept it", "that it be fulfilled". The catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that the root words "believe" and "amen" are one and the same. Catechesis on faith, with Fr. Rakotomanantsoa Jean Louis.

Jesus promised all things besides those who seek only the kingdom of God and his righteousness. The word of promise strengthens faith, and he who promises is faithful. Catechesis on faith, with Fr. Rakotomanantsoa Jean Louis.s.

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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