The mood, attitude and spirit of proceeding with the marriage are the guarantee and foundation that makes it last. These qualities must be prepared, identified and cultivated, they do not happen automatically. It is important to know that married life is different from single life. Getting married is a continuation of creation, which is a blessing from God. The husband and wife have many responsibilities towards this mission. The fulfilment of this mission is the life of happiness, on earth. Live and love" programme with the Arrupe Centre.

The Episcopal Commission for the Application of Justice and Peace adopted the theme "Women and Land Ownership" for the celebration of 08 March. In order to give dignity to women, everyone's thoughts were drawn to the fact that "men and women complement each other, not only in physical and mental aspects, but also in their personality". The law gives women full and equal rights to land ownership. Officials encourage women to pursue their legal freedom, to enjoy and strengthen their rights; for example, civil marriage. Many women are doing the work in the field of surveying and land tenure and are worthy of their work...

Peace is very important because it creates mental calm, inner peace, spiritual balance; to bring peace and joy to one another, to the family, to the community, and when extended to the nation...

Bilharzia" is a disease acquired by a parasite, entering the pores, when a person is immersed in water, which may contain snails. There are three types of "bilharzia" depending on which parasite enters a person through the skin: those that infect the intestines, those that attack the bladder and those that infect the intestines and brain. From 24 hours to 18 weeks after being immersed in water without washing feet or taking a bath, the person may experience itching and swelling, fever, arthritis... Bilharzia" can stay with a person for 15 to 20 years. To prevent this disease, everyone should follow good hygiene...

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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