There are problems in the relationship between parents and children because they come from different age groups. November 20 is International Children's Rights Day; Madagascar is one of the signatories and ratifications of this right. The application of this right of the child begins with the family, but many deliberately ignore this right. Parents are wrong to compare the present and the past, and on the other hand, the realities of the two eras are not necessarily the same. These must be linked and coordinated: dialogue, listening, understanding, analysis of all cases ...

To have or maintain good health, we must set goals. Topics covered included drug withdrawal or reduction, as well as physical fitness. Nutrition, sleep and exercise are among the foundations of good health. Family planning and knowledge about menstruation helps women cope with their responsibilities. Everything that has been done needs to be evaluated to determine what needs to be done again ...

We need to share our feelings with others so that there is no hypocrisy. Don't think about changing people, but first you have to start the effort to be better. It is through the mind that ideas can be communicated, but many of us do not openly express what is in the mind. There are many reasons for not having a transparent attitude: fear, mistrust of oneself and of others, misunderstandings, desire to stand out, educational and cultural aspects ...

It is not enough to know that "we must respect discipline", but the real facts are those of which parents must be informed. Many dangers can affect education and teaching: existing cases, within the family, cases directly affecting the child, community realities and problems affecting the teacher. For example: sharing of love between the imperfect family, food problems, the health crisis ...

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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