Money, wealth and power are gifts from God, the result of our efforts. Poverty is the dividing line between brothers and sisters and neighbours. Because we are pilgrims of hope, we encourage all those who have money, wealth and power to create jobs for those who have no opportunities. Mutual respect, mutual aid and trust are good values... Programme ‘instant avec un prêtre’, on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.

February 09 — Apolline of Alexandria, Saint Apolline or Apollonia, who died in 249 in Alexandria (Egypt), is a Christian martyr. The account of Apolline's martyrdom is taken from a letter from Dionysius, Bishop of Alexandria.

Jesus and the saints who followed him are models for us in prayer. They always prayed diligently for good deeds and were respectful to others. ‘Do not be afraid!’ when praying. Good Friday must end and open on Easter Sunday, proof of the victory over all evil, so we need patience in prayer... Catechesis on distraction, aridity and acedia with P. Rabenirina Joseph.

February 9, 2025 — Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time — Come after me and I will make you fishers of men — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Luke 5: 1-11)

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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