The name "Elijah" means "The Lord is my God". If we look at the Holy Scriptures, from the first book of Kings 17 to the second book of Kings 2, we find information about Elijah the prophet. His origin is not very visible and his purpose is not clearly visible either, because he was taken away by the chariot that he took to heaven, which is why the Holy Scriptures say that he is waiting for his return. Catechesis on the prayer of Elijah, in collaboration with Fr Ramamonjisoa Herizo Elie.

August 12, 2024 — Monday, Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time — God has called you through the Gospel To possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 17: 22-27)

The Psalms did not stop at the time of Jesus, but continue to this day. You could say that the Psalms are still part of the Church's prayer or liturgy. The Psalms are the best and most precious prayers. In the New Testament, Our Heavenly Father is the best prayer that Jesus taught his disciples, but in the Old Testament, it's the Psalms. Catechesis on praying with the Psalms, in collaboration with Fr Flavien Andriamirijanirina.

19th Sunday of the Year - B: Faith in the Eucharist is necessary; I am the way, the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father but through me. Just like Elijah's experience of escaping the wrath of Jezahela, faith and trust in God are necessary, insofar as he received enough food to be able to cross the desert for 40 days and 40 nights; thanks to the strength that this food gave him, he climbed the mountain of God. The Jews doubted Jesus' words when he said: I am the living bread that came down from heaven. They said, "Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose parents we know? The Eucharist requires faith...

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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