As a pastor, the bishop must be an exemplary and courageous example in imitation of Jesus Christ, always diligent and humble in the fulfillment of his duties. By carrying out his work with sincerity and love, combined with the fragrance of piety within him, the bishop will sanctify himself... Catechesis on the universal vocation to holiness in the Church, with P. P. Wagner Randriamampandry.

Holiness takes many forms. In response to the call to holiness that began as a personal life choice, many have remained lay people, while some have continued to consecrate themselves as priests or religious. In the pursuit of holiness, we come together and unite to serve and lead one another to God... Catechesis on the universal vocation to holiness in the Church, with Fr Wagner Randriamampandry.

Goodness is a pathway to the universal vocation to holiness in the Church. This holiness is not acquired by the efforts of flesh and blood, but by the grace of God, which is based above all on goodness. We are God's chosen people and must be clothed in mercy... Catechesis on the universal vocation to holiness in the Church, with Fr Wagner Randriamampandry.

Jesus said: Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Biblically, ‘holy’ and ‘perfect’ are exactly the same thing. It is therefore both a call and a deep desire of God to make us holy. Holiness is the foundation of salvation... Catechesis on the universal vocation to holiness in the Church, with Fr Wagner Randriamampandry.

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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