Many of us refuse to pray because we beg and beg, but it seems that our prayers go unheard. Often it seems scandalous to us that it goes unanswered, but it's worth noting that prayer is not a miracle but a conversation with God and that he always listens, but he does what is really helpful... Catechesis on Distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.

If we happen to be a little sad, frustrated or even a little angry with God, and we seem to start asking him a lot of questions, then Pope Francis said: we do nothing about it, but we draw the heart of God our Father. In anger there is anger, and in anger there is anger, and in anger there is anger, and in anger there is anger, and in anger there is anger. In anger there is thirst... Catechesis on Distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.

The truly faithful do not extinguish prayer, but make prayer all the time like a lighted lamp in their hands, reminding us of the wise virgins and reminding us that the lighted candle was given to us on the day of our baptism. Get used to always turning to God, whether it's easy or difficult, because that's true religion... Catechesis on Distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.

All the saints have passed through the “dark valley”, sometimes they seem to have lost hope, but they don't give up. Don't give up, don't back down, keep going. Prayer needs patience, it needs courage; don't fight alone, for fear of losing, but call upon the peoples of heaven, to strengthen and support especially the Holy Spirit and our Guardian Angels... Catechesis on Distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.

Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....

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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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