Women are the source of life and the continuation of life on earth and they must be respected. Violence in different forms against women is an insult to God who was born of women. The dignity given to women and the freedom offered to them create real peace in the home and in the community. Catechesis on the family, with Fr. Rakotonarivo Fidy Isidore Ferdinand.

Sunday, 25th September, 2022 — Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time — Though our Lord Jesus Christ was rich, he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 16, 19-31

Blood pressure can lead to death if it gets too high. For those who do blood pressure tests at home, the numbers that may appear are (13-8), in order not to be mistaken about the test results, it is necessary to have a good rest before using the device . Even if you see these numbers, it is necessary to monitor this blood pressure for 3-4 days before you can tell that a person has hypertension. There are three grades of arterial hypertension: mild hypertension (14-15), moderate hypertension (16-17) and the third is severe hypertension (+18). There are many reasons for high blood pressure: diet, alcohol, stress and the consequences of Covid-19. Symptoms: headache, dizziness, diarrhea, hemorrhage, conjunctivitis.

24 September - Thècle d'Iconium or saint Thècle is a saint from the early days of the Church. She belonged to a wealthy pagan family of Iconium, the present Konya in Turkey. She is said to have lived in the first century.

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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