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Pope Francis on St John Paul II: ‘I learned from him’

February 13, 2020 casciatalbert

Vatican City, Feb 13, 2020 / 10:33 am (CNA).- In a newly published book, Pope Francis answers questions about himself and St. John Paul II, saying he learned the importance of joy and mercy from his predecessor, and they are in “total harmony” on the subject of priestly ministry. “I think that joy is the most important characteristic of the encounter with the risen Jesus,” Pope Francis said, noting the joy and mercy of John Paul II’s pontificate, “I learned from him.” Pope Francis’ thoughts on his predecessor and other…

Catholic Saints Info

February 13, 2020October 27, 2020 Cascia Talbert

Catholic Saints Info The Catholic saints are historical figures that have had a profound effect on humanity, and their influence is still felt in the lives of people today. In fact, the stories of Catholic saints are not just remembered and passed down from generation to generation; they have become part of the everyday lives of modern people. St. Anthony of Padua was a seventh century friar who lived in the city of Avila in Spain. He is most widely known for being St. Anthony the Great, the patron saint…

‘A lack of courage’: Germans divided over Pope Francis’ Amazonian exhortation

February 12, 2020 casciatalbert

Munich, Germany, Feb 12, 2020 / 11:30 am (CNA).- German Church leaders have offered markedly distinct responses to Querida Amazonia, the apostolic exhortation on the Amazon region released by Pope Francis Feb. 12. Catholic officials in Germany paid close attention to the 2019 Vatican synod that preceded the papal document, because synod recommendations to relax clerical celibacy norms and ordain women as deacons closely mirrored calls made by some leaders of a two-year Church synodal process taking place in Germany. Pope Francis’ document did not respond affirmatively to those suggestions. …

Curing Teen Depression: How to Help Your Teen

February 11, 2020October 27, 2020 Cascia Talbert

Curing Teen Depression: How to Help Your Teen – Tips That Will Help Teen depression can be terrifying, particularly for young people who don’t know how to deal with the feelings. Depression can destroy a teenager’s self-esteem and can affect his or her whole life. If left untreated, the teenage depression can become a debilitating mental disorder. Although no one will ever completely understand what causes this disorder, scientists have been able to do studies and find a possible treatment or cure. If you are a teenager who is suffering…

Cat Care 101

February 11, 2020October 27, 2020 Cascia Talbert

Cat Care 101 You have probably heard of cat care and have been wondering what it is all about. Cat care means taking good care of your pets and in order to be sure that you know how to provide them with the best nutrition they will need, we will go over a few things here. Cat care is different for each individual cat, but all cats will require some basic cat care. This includes a daily routine for cleaning and grooming. A daily schedule is important for some cats,…

Cardinal Marx will not seek re-election as head of German bishops’ conference

February 11, 2020 casciatalbert

Munich, Germany, Feb 11, 2020 / 11:36 am (CNA).- Cardinal Reinhard Marx has notified German bishops that he will not stand to be elected to a second term as head of the German bishops’ conference. Marx, who is 66 and the Archbishop of Munich-Freising, one of Germany’s largest local churches, cited his age and his desire to spend more time in his archdiocese as the reasons. The cardinal was elected to lead the German bishops in 2014. If he had been elected to second term, the cardinal would have been…

National Marriage Week highlights ‘special grace’ of domestic Church

February 10, 2020 casciatalbert

Washington D.C., Feb 10, 2020 / 01:00 pm (CNA).- The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will once again observe National Marriage Week as part of the celebration of World Marriage Day. World Marriage Day is the second Sunday of February each year. This year, it was held on February 9. National Marriage Week gives people “the opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting, promoting, and upholding marriage and the family,” the bishops’ conference said in a statement. Since National Marriage Week…

Adult Attention Deficit Disorder and Treatments

February 10, 2020October 27, 2020 Cascia Talbert

Adult Attention Deficit Disorder and Treatments Attention Deficit Disorder is an adult mental illness that affects most of us. The disorder is defined as an inability to pay attention in a fixed manner. This happens to be a severe problem in most adults today, especially in the United States. To get help for attention deficit disorder, one must first identify it and then work towards getting it cured. You will need to seek help from medical professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, or certified nurse practitioners. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit…

List of Saints and What They Protect

February 9, 2020October 27, 2020 Cascia Talbert

A list of saints and what they protect is a powerful weapon in one’s battle with the demonic world. It is the most valuable tool you have in your arsenal in the fight against the Devil and his demons. You can use this weapon to create a strong bond with your God or Goddess of choice and strengthen your relationship. Using this weapon will help you protect yourself from the demonic forces that will always be out to attack you. This is a very deep and meaningful thing to do…

Pope Francis appeals for displaced women and children in Syria

February 9, 2020 casciatalbert

Vatican City, Feb 9, 2020 / 06:15 am (CNA).- Pope Francis appealed Sunday for the protection of women and children fleeing violence in northwestern Syria, as more than half a million people have been displaced in two months. “Painful news continues to arrive from the northwest of Syria, in particular on the conditions of many women and children, people forced to flee due to military escalation,” Pope Francis said Feb. 9. At least 520,000 people have been displaced from their homes since December during the Russian-backed Syrian government’s offensive in…