Christ, the Holy One, sanctifies the Church by giving himself up for her, because he has taken the Church as his bride. The Church is the people of God, made up of bishops, priests, lay people and religious, and is centred and united in Christ. Following the precepts of the Gospel is the fundamental idea shared by religious... Catechesis on religious, with Fr Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo.

Lay people must submit to the guidance of religious teachings so that they do not stray from the path marked out for them, the path of holiness. The bishop and the priest are the first teachers of the laity. It is forbidden to follow or pray to anyone, or to base oneself on personal ideas... Catechesis on the universal vocation to holiness in the Church, with Fr Wagner Randriamampandry.

As a pastor, the bishop must be an exemplary and courageous example in imitation of Jesus Christ, always diligent and humble in the fulfillment of his duties. By carrying out his work with sincerity and love, combined with the fragrance of piety within him, the bishop will sanctify himself... Catechesis on the universal vocation to holiness in the Church, with P. P. Wagner Randriamampandry.

Holiness takes many forms. In response to the call to holiness that began as a personal life choice, many have remained lay people, while some have continued to consecrate themselves as priests or religious. In the pursuit of holiness, we come together and unite to serve and lead one another to God... Catechesis on the universal vocation to holiness in the Church, with Fr Wagner Randriamampandry.

For a genuine and authentic transformation

“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.

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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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