Three main themes animated the laity during the celebration of the Lay Days of Madagascar from 23 to 25 September 2022. During the catechesis, Bishop Jean de Dieu Raoelison exhorted the laity that they play an important role in being witnesses of the Truth in society. Here is the catechesis on these three themes by Mgr Jean de Dieu Raoelison, Bishop of Ambatondrazaka, President of the Episcopal Commission for the Lay Apostolate.

07 October - Our Lady of the Rosary is one of the many denominations of the Virgin Mary, given since she presented herself under this name to Saint Dominic in the 13th century at Prouilhe. The Dominican Order was an ardent propagator of the Rosary.

Friday, 7th October, 2022 — Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time — The prince of this world will now be cast out, and when I am lifted up from the earth I will draw all to myself, says the Lord — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 11, 15-26

06 October - Bruno is believed to have been born in Cologne, Germany, to a high-ranking family of unknown name, probably 1030 and 1035. He would have been first canon perhaps in the collegiate church of Saint-Cunibert in his home town, which he left young enough to continue his studies in Reims.

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.

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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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