Make young people aware of the harmful effects of drugs: physical, mental and social disorders. See the measures to take to stem the spread of the drug. Mobilize, guide and encourage young people not to resort to drug use. Effective involvement of parents in education: establish good communication with young people to identify their problems. Promote and promote awareness of the fight against drugs: media, education, associations and within the community. To inspire young people with self-respect, because their bodies are the temple of God.

The ability to listen to society is more precious than ever in this time scarred by the long pandemic. So much previously accumulated distrust of “official information” has also caused an “infodemic”, in which it is increasingly difficult to make the world of information more credible and transparent. Catechesis on social communications, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

Friday, 17th June, 2022 — Eleventh week in Ordianry Time — Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 6, 19-23

But why face the difficulty of listening? A great diplomat of the Holy See, Cardinal Agostino Casaroli, spoke of the "martyrdom of patience", necessary to listen and be heard in negotiations with the most difficult interlocutors, in order to obtain the greatest possible good in conditions of restriction of freedom. Catechesis on social communications, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

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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