From April 5 to 13 we lived a special Holy Week, not like the others. In the midst of the Coronavirus crisis, every celebration, from Palm Sunday to Easter, was held at home, in our community chapel.

It was a very first time for everyone; we were able to live and participate in the celebration of the Paschal Mystery in an atmosphere of intimacy and special prayer. We used to celebrate this time of strong spirituality in "am-bala" with our young people, engaged in the preparation and organization of the liturgy and the feast, things that did not make it easier for us to concentrate on prayer. All this remains as a story engraved on the journey of each one; we believe that the Lord wanted to leave us a message: to think from time to time of personal moments of reflection and prayer, to think of the community, of our fraternity and of mutual love more than aiming only at our work/apostolate. The Lord has given us the opportunity to take care of the young people, not with activities, but by praying for them and for their needs.

Br Tohavina Harison Moïse, sdb

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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