On Holy Saturday there is a special celebration, a celebration of Jesus who conquered death and rose from the dead. There are three aspects to the celebration: Firstly, Christ the Light shown through the New Fire and the Easter Fires/Candles; secondly, Christ the Word of God through the Holy Reading; and lastly, Christ the Source of Life symbolising Baptism. Catechesis on Holy Saturday, in collaboration with Fr. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

Saturday, April 8, 2023 — Holy Saturday — Easter Vigil in the Holy night of Easter — Year A — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 28: 1-10)

There are many challenges facing Malagasy society today, which call on individuals and grassroots communities to investigate them and provide sustainable solutions. Everyone with their neighbours can identify and analyse their society and environment in order to improve and contribute to the development of their society. Research is effective and beneficial for the development of the whole, when individuals and communities enjoy researching to provide sustainable solutions... Live and love" programme in collaboration with the Arrupe Madagascar centre.

On Holy Friday (Lean Friday) there will be a great fast. Participate in the suffering of Jesus and watch the redemption. Friday is the fulfilment of the Sacrifice, which is Himself and what was crucified on the cross. The death of Jesus is not only for the Jews but for the whole world, believer or not. Catechesis on Good Friday, in collaboration with Fr Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

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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