The baptized receive divine grace which makes them sons of God and a new creature. The two main effects of Baptism are therefore the cleansing from sins and the new birth in the Holy Spirit. Program on Baptism with P Randriamanamahenina Robert Marie, specialist professor in liturgy at the Major Seminary of Theology, Faliarivo, Antananarivo.

Victoire Rasoamanarivo illustrates in particular the place of the laity in the Catholic Church in Madagascar. She put the energy she drew from faith and prayer at the service of all. During the absence of the missionaries, she committed herself to helping Catholic Christians, in active collaboration with Brother Rafiringa, to live the faith and to move in unity.

"I would like to be a priest who is available, who loves to pray and sanctify the people of God," says Brother Rasolomanana Mamory, one of the 18 deacons who are ordained on 31 October 2020 in the Archdiocese of Antananarivo. In view of the reputation of today's priests, 07 deacons have accepted to share their challenges after their priestly ordination such as :

From the beginning, God created man to be happy. But it was Satan's traps that made him fall, so he lost his happiness. One of the most important aspects of happiness is communion with God. But he was broken because of sin.

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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