Wrestling with God, a form of prayer, since Jacob knew how to talk to God as with his friends and loved ones. One night, Jacob realised that there were many things beyond his control. At that moment, God brought him back to his sense of being a limited person who can be defeated, frightened and anxious. Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

July 12, 2024 — Friday, Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time — When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you to all truth and remind you of all I told you — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 10: 16-23)

 

Choice and love cannot be separated. Choice is part of the preparation of citizens. Citizens are the foundation of a nation. Most people over 18 are just people, but they don't feel like citizens at all. Every area of human existence involves choices. Broadcast "mba ho vanona" in collaboration with General Désiré Ramakavelo.

When Jacob wrestled with God, he was the only one present; as Genesis tells us, that same night Jacob got up, took his two wives, his two maidservants and his 11 sons and went to Jacob's crossing... Prayer is a struggle and a victory for the patient believer. Catechesis on Jacob with Fr Bertrand Ratovoalinirina.

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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