Ascension Day, a day to be sanctified, falls 10 days before Pentecost, the day on which the Holy Spirit descended. The deacon may bless those about to receive the sacraments of baptism and marriage, provided he has the permission of the bishop or parish priest. The ordinary Ministers of the Sacrament are the Bishop, the Priest and the Deacon... Broadcast ‘Instant with a priest’, here on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.

Parents of all kinds have a great responsibility to help and respect each other. Education is an essential duty of parents: physical education, mental education through training and spiritual education based on self-discipline. Let's monitor and control all social media and communication, because they have many negative aspects and often destroy the lives of many people before they are discovered and it's too late to act... Broadcast ‘Instant with a priest’ on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.

The duties and responsibilities that await the pope-elect in the authority of the universal Church are not easy. All the popes elected to lead the Church have made efforts to take care of the people, to care for the needy, to encourage charitable works, to protect the environment and to promote justice. Pope Leo XIV also pursued this path, in particular the protection of life... Programme ‘instant avec un prêtre’ on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.

Holy water at Easter helps us fight evil and, above all, brings us spiritual salvation. Holy water brings spiritual and physical health, because it helps us to live our baptism more fully, by driving away evil spirits. Holy water absolves minor sins when used according to faith... Programme "Instant avec un prêtre", on Radio Don Bosco, every Wednesday evening.

For a genuine and authentic transformation

“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.

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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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