February 19, 2025 — Wednesday, Sixth Week in Ordinary Time — May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, that we may know what is the hope that belongs to his call — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 8: 22-26)

February 18 — Bernadette Soubirous was born in 1844 and is from a poor family. It can be said that it illustrates the intimate relationship between God and children.

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus wrote: “For me, prayer is a retreat of the HEART, a simple glance towards heaven, to share knowledge and love in the midst of joy”. Prayer is personal and comes from within, from the heart lifted up to God. We could say that prayer is a reward offered to the Lord and an elevation of the soul... Catechesis on patience in prayer with P. Ramiandrasoa Louis Marc.

February 18, 2025 — Tuesday, Sixth Week in Ordinary Time — Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord; and my Father will love him and we will come to him — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark (Mk 8: 14-21)

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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