September 24, 2023 — Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year A — Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 20: 1-16a)

Alzheimer's disease is a disease that attacks the brain, where there is an area that affects memory. The month of September has been designated by the United Nations to encourage and inform the public about this disease. Not only are all elderly people affected by this disease, but only those with damage to the hippocampus; Alzheimer's disease causes memory loss. If there are any unusual cases, it is best to consult a doctor. Diabetes and high blood pressure can increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease...

The Church urges people to avoid taking advantage of others. All employers are encouraged to respect the right of workers to rest or leave. Among the rights often mentioned are holidays and the right to have a workplace that neither offends nor destroys life... Catechesis on work, in collaboration with P. Rakotondramanana Soloniaina Jean Emilien.

September 23, 2023 — Saturday, Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time — Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 8: 4-15)

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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