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A Catholic Response to the Mental Health Crisis

WEBA Catholic Response to the Mental Health Crisis. Daniel Imwalle. May 2021, St. Anthony Messenger. Behind the statistics, facts, and figures on our nation’s mental …

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Pope’s health improving; he keeps some appointments

WEBPope Francis is breathing easier after undergoing intravenous antibiotic treatment for pulmonary inflammation, the director of the Vatican press office said.

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'Cabrini' film tells the story of an empire of hope built by a 'little

WEBSt. Frances Xavier Cabrini faced life-threatening health struggles and a crippling fear of water due to a near-drowning experience. And yet, she founded an …

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Health-Care Heroes: New York City Nurses Franciscan Media

WEBNew York Stats. With nearly 489,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 32,900 deaths tallied by October, New York City has been the nation’s …

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Supreme Court upholds health care law’s individual mandate

WEBSupreme Court upholds health care law’s individual mandate. WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a 7-2 decision June 17, the Supreme Court dismissed a …

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Living in the Spirit of St. Francis Franciscan Media

WEBLiving in the Spirit of St. Francis. Franciscan healing calls us to be healers too! Each moment can be a healing moment when people draw near to God through …

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Anointing of the Sick: Sacrament of Healing Franciscan Media

WEBThe Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick addresses this very human reality and is considered a sacrament of healing. As a sacrament, it is one of the ways …

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Praying through Pain Franciscan Media

WEBHere is a practical example of a pain relief prayer meditation that includes acceptance, distraction, and gratitude. You may not be able to do every component, depending on …

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Understanding the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

WEBThe sacrament itself has three distinct parts: the prayer of faith, the laying-on of hands, and the anointing with oil. In the prayer of faith, it is the whole community, …

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God Cares About Our Mental Health Franciscan Media

WEBPray. Loving God, it is easy to forget that my mental health matters to you. It is tempting to think that time and money spent on this is somehow selfish—a self …

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Franciscan Spirit Blog Franciscan Media

WEBThree Minutes with God: Love Eternal. If I feel like criticizing someone, that person probably needs my help, my love, and maybe my prayer. Includes Saint of the …

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Saint Blaise Franciscan Media

WEBSaint Blaise is the Patron Saint of: Includes Saint of the Day, Minute Meditations, and Pause + Pray. Popularly known as the saint who protects from ailments …

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Saint Louise de Marillac Franciscan Media

WEBSaint of the Day for March 15. (August 12, 1591 – March 15, 1660) Saint Louise de Marillac’s Story. Born near Meux, France, Louise lost her mother when she was still a …

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Radical Saints: Marianne Cope Franciscan Media

WEBMarianne’s Radical Path to Holiness. Fr. Leonor Fouesnel, who was assigned to Hawaii’s Catholic mission, sent a letter to more than fifty communities of …

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The Courage to Change: Wisdom from Assisi Franciscan Media

WEBThe Courage to Change: Wisdom from Assisi. Gillian T.W. Ahlgren. August 2020, St. Anthony Messenger. Metanoia is a process of change, of deepening conversion. Francis …

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Saint Bernadette Soubirous Franciscan Media

WEBBernadette, 14 years old, was known as a virtuous girl though a dull student who had not even made her first Holy Communion. In poor health, she had suffered …

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Saint Benedict Joseph Labre Franciscan Media

WEBBenedict Joseph Labre was truly eccentric, one of God’s special little ones. Born in France and the eldest of 18 children, he studied under his uncle, a parish priest. …

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Prayers to the Sacred Heart Franciscan Media

WEBDevotion to the heart pierced on Calvary is nearly as old as Christianity, but it has undergone many changes over the centuries. Patristic writers saw in the blood and …

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Saint André Bessette Franciscan Media

WEBSaint André Bessette’s Story. Brother André expressed a saint’s faith by a lifelong devotion to Saint Joseph. Sickness and weakness dogged André from birth. He …

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