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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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10 Commandments of Holistic Health Franciscan Media

WEBDrive past the drive-thru. 5. Get moving. Even a little bit of exercise helps. Committing to 30 minutes of exercise a day can strengthen bones, elevate moods, and …

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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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Catholic Church 'never despairs' of souls lost to suicide, say …

WEBCatholic Church ‘never despairs’ of souls lost to suicide, say pastoral leaders. (OSV News) — When his 29-year-old daughter Katie died in 2016, Deacon …

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The Top Five Issues Facing Health Care Franciscan Media

WEBFor Catholic Health-Care Systems, the Prognosis Looks Good. WHEN LOOKING AT THE FUTURE of Catholic health care, Father Nairn believes Catholic …

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The Spiritual Perks of Volunteering Franciscan Media

WEBVolunteering has a positive effect on one’s sense of purpose and achievement. Studies show that volunteering helps people feel more socially connected, …

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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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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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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 John of God Franciscan Media

WEBSaint of the Day for March 8. (March 8, 1495 – March 8, 1550) Saint John of God’s Story. Having given up active Christian belief while a soldier, John was 40 before the depth of …

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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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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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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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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 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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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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'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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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 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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