The man, on the contrary, tends to flee the relationship, to turn his back and to “cover his ears” so as not to have to listen. The refusal to listen often ends up becoming an aggression towards the other, as happened to the listeners of Deacon Étienne who, covering their ears... Catechesis on social communications, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

Listening is God's humble style. It is this action that allows God to reveal himself as the One who, by speaking, creates man in his image, and by listening to him recognizes him as his interlocutor. God loves man: this is why he addresses the Word to him, this is why he “tends his ear” to listen to it. Catechesis on social communications, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

There are passages in the Bible that teach us that listening is not just "hearing with the ear" as a sense of hearing, but is very much related to communication between God and human beings. Listening comes out of nowhere but by the grace of God. Catechesis on social communications, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

Faced with the evolution of the world of communication and information through technology, the ability to listen is essential. Many people have been treated about: human grief, and the need is due to a deep desire to be heard. Catechesis on social communications, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

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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