The National Chamber of Agriculture is helping farmers and beekeepers to master beekeeping techniques. Farmers from three organisations in the Analamanga region benefited from training organised by themselves. The training is part of the FFF FAO project to combat climate change. The Chamber of Agriculture believes that bees contribute a great deal to this work. So these farmers are being encouraged to keep bees and develop in this sector, according to Mr Elysé RAHARISON, Technical Manager at the Chamber of Agriculture...

One thing that cannot be neglected in human life is relationships, whether with people, with the natural world around us or with God. For young people, having friends helps them to develop, but we must be careful in our choice of friends. True friends lead each other towards good. The fact that a friend or relative is infected with HIV/AIDS is never a reason to exclude them. Miaina - mitia’ programme on Radio Don Bosco.

March 28 - Usually calendars mention St. Gontran on this day, although there are other saints. He is the King of Burgundy who died in 592. Grandson of Clovis and Clotilde, his father is Clotaire I. When he died, he reigned over Burgundy and Orleans and lived in Chalon-sur-Saône.

March 28, 2025 — Friday, Third Week of Lent — Repent, says the Lord; the Kingdom of heaven is at hand — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 12: 28-34)

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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