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Analysis: Will Francis send Amazon celibacy decision up the river?

February 3, 2020 casciatalbert

Vatican City, Feb 3, 2020 / 12:53 pm (CNA).- A leaked draft of an anticipated apostolic exhortation on the Amazon started a flurry of speculation last week that Pope Francis plans to allow the ordination of married men to the priesthood for ministry in the region. But for all the talk about viri probati, it’s likely that the pope’s next move will be to call for even more conversation— establishing a commission to discuss the possibility of ordaining married men to be priests in the Amazon, without actually committing to…

Tips For Cat Care

February 3, 2020October 27, 2020 Cascia Talbert

Tips For Cat Care Cat care includes cleaning, grooming, pet diet, flea control, pet toys, litter boxes, and exercise. Cats are nocturnal animals and need exercise, too. Find out some tips on cat care. If you have a small cat, you’ll want to make sure that he’s clean, so be careful when dealing with fleas. You will also want to make sure that your cat has his food in the correct bowl. A litter box is also helpful to prevent the fecal matter from getting out. Pet stores sell dog…

Catholic Saints and the Monastic Life

February 2, 2020October 27, 2020 Cascia Talbert

The Catholic Saints is many, and they have been around for over two thousand years. We Catholics are constantly looking for information about these saints. And although the books and museums are expensive, there are so many sites and forums on the Internet that you can always find information about a particular saint or even about several saints. Catholic catechesis has developed from catechism into a mainstay of Catholic education. The catechism now includes the study of saints. It is possible to read more than fifty saints in the Catholic…

Pope Francis: The world needs Catholics who go out, proclaim Jesus

February 2, 2020 casciatalbert

Vatican City, Feb 2, 2020 / 06:20 am (CNA).- Pope Francis spoke Sunday about the need for Catholics to be active in going out to announce the faith of Jesus Christ to the world. “The world needs Christians who let themselves be moved, who never tire of walking the streets of life, to bring everyone the consoling word of Jesus,” he said Feb. 2 in his Angelus address. “Every baptized person has received the vocation to proclaim,” he added “– to proclaim something, to proclaim Jesus – the vocation to…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – Learn How To Deal With It Early

February 1, 2020October 27, 2020 Cascia Talbert

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD is a condition in which a child, teenager or adult is often active but may also be impulsive and distractible. The condition has been responsible for thousands of cases over the years. In our world today, it’s name is still a bit of a mystery. It’s got as much impact as an ice cream blast when the kids are in charge! Normal school-age children can get into trouble with it, usually in class. They do things they shouldn’t be doing because of…

San Francisco, Kansas City bishops make Super Bowl wager

February 1, 2020 casciatalbert

Kansas City, Mo., Feb 1, 2020 / 12:01 pm (CNA).- On Sunday the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will play Super Bowl LIV, and the local ordinaries of the teams have made a friendly wager on the outcome of the game. The teams will play in Miami Feb. 2. “These two storied franchises have the pleasure of playing in two vibrant Catholic Dioceses and the bishops chose a friendly wager to reflect the loyal fans, the witness of striving for goals, and the common good of teamwork and…

Trichotillomania – Ways to Stop It From Pulling on Your Hair

January 31, 2020October 27, 2020 Cascia Talbert

Trichotillomania – Ways to Stop It From Pulling on Your Hair Trichotillomania is a condition where people who suffer from an obsession with picking or pulling at their own hair cause problems for them. The way you usually treat this condition is by wearing hats when going outside, but the problem is that hats can be very restrictive. In fact, the compressive force of wearing a hat is way greater than your own hair pulling ability. If you have a trichotillomania disorder, hat wearing may not be your only remedy.…

Autism: The Basics

January 30, 2020October 27, 2020 Cascia Talbert

Autism affects an estimated one in every 68 children. This is a problem that is very difficult to deal with. Children are unable to communicate in the way that adults do, as well as exhibiting more symptoms than you might expect. This disorder is related to a range of issues, such as sensory processing difficulties, poor concentration and self-esteem. Some children may even have some sort of learning disabilities. This leaves parents and teachers scrambling to work out how to teach the child, whilst ensuring that they feel happy, safe…

Virginia Lt. Governor breaks senate tie to liberalize abortion access

January 30, 2020 casciatalbert

Richmond, Va., Jan 30, 2020 / 12:15 pm (CNA).- Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a Catholic, cast the tie-breaking vote on Wednesday to pass a bill to liberalize abortion access in the commonwealth. Senate Bill 733 received 20 votes in favor and 20 votes against on Jan. 29. Virginia’s state Senate is composed of 21 Democrats and 19 Republicans. Fairfax, as lieutenant governor, is the Senate president and casts tie-breaking votes. The bill, which has already passed the House and now awaits the Governor’s signature, would repeal a Virginia law…

Don’t Misunderstand The Pope

January 29, 2020October 27, 2020 Cascia Talbert

Don’t Misunderstand The Pope, He Has Been Called The Messiah By The Pastors And Leaders Around The World During his time in Argentina, Pope Francis is attending to the welfare of those that are in desperate need. With all the world’s problems, one has to ask why someone of such enormous stature does not act against the powers that be. After all, he holds the Vatican in such esteem that he seems like a revolutionary. You have to wonder what his human side is doing all the while. He is…