The man is afraid of death that Blessed Ramose Lucien Botovasoa, a lay Franciscan, accepted with joy. He said: “If my life saves a lot of people, don't hesitate to kill me!”. If we fully experience the perfect joy desired by Saint Francis of Assisi, which is a gift of the Holy Spirit, we can fight against evil, against temptation, against fear, against disease. Intervention of the Fransiscan Brothers

The sacrifice on the cross is the only guarantee of our salvation. God chose Mary and showered her with grace to bring salvation to the world. Every effort we make is just an acknowledgment of this Salvation. Program on Marian theology with Fr. Solofoarimanana Hervé

160 years ago, Prince Rakoto approved that Catholic missionaries could freely evangelize in Antananarivo. After the death of Queen Ranavalona I on August 16, 1861, who had persecuted Christians, Father Hubert arrived in Imerina on September 23, 1861,

Every year, especially since the publication of the Encyclical Letter Laudato si', the first day of September is, for the Christian family, a World Day of Prayer for the Safeguarding of Creation, with which the Time of Creation begins, ending on October 4 in memory of St. Francis of Assisi.

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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