It's frightening to see how people shut themselves off, perhaps it's because of the inner suffering that binds them together. Inner suffering can keep you locked up inside, and you don't feel like talking to others. It's always necessary to talk, to bring out what's in your heart, not to keep it as a burden. Sacred Scripture teaches us to pray verbally, boldly... Catechesis on ‘Vocal prayer’, in collaboration with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.

Prayer is talking to God - it's a conversation to prepare the soul to draw out all the ‘disordered love’ that binds it, to know God's will and to organise life. Our prayers are expressed in words, prayers of supplication, songs, poems, recounting our lives and the sounds of all nature... Catechesis on ‘Vocal prayer’, in collaboration with P. Rasolofoniaina Olivier - S.J.

The Lord's Prayer is a complete teaching and a request for God's protection. The final word ‘AMEN’ expresses approval and acceptance. The prayer ‘Our Father who art in heaven...’ taught by Jesus to the Apostles meets all the criteria for inclusion among the best prayers... Catechesis on prayer, taught by the Lord, in collaboration with P. Wagner Randriamapandry.

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, says part of the prayer taught by the Lord, a prayer to free ourselves from Satan; as Matthew 4, 1-11 says: ‘Go away, Satan, for it is written that you will worship the Lord your God and serve him alone’... Catechesis on prayer, taught by the Lord, in collaboration with P. Wagner Randriamapandry.

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.

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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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