by Brian H. Gill | Mar 12, 2020
COVID-19, a coronavirus disease, has been headline news since last December.
By March 11, 2020, we had more than 122,000 known cases in 120 countries and territories. 6,100 of those were serious. The March 11 death toll was 4,300 — 3,200 in China. On the ‘up’ side, 67,000 have recovered from the disease.
Folks are dealing with travel restrictions, quarantines and cancelled events.
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by ZENIT Staff | Mar 12, 2020
On Friday, March 13, the Egyptian catholic communities prayed for the victims of the coronavirus epidemic, asking the Lord the recovery of the infected people, the merciful reception for who dies and the consolation for who loses their loved ones because of the disease. reported Fides News Agency.
In a statement released in the name of the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Egypt, co-chaired by the Coptic Catholic Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac Sidrak (in the photo) and by the Melkite Patriarch Youssef Absi, it is acknowledged that the virus represents a global threat for the entire humanity, and the protection of the Lord is invoked over the Egyptian nation and “over every country in the world”.
According to official statistics released by the Egyptian Ministry of Health, there are about sixty cases of coronavirus infection so far.
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by NCRegister | Mar 12, 2020
By Edward Pentin | Following a directive issued by the Italian bishops’ conference, the Cardinal Vicar of Rome issued a decree this evening ordering all churches in the capital to be closed to help prevent the spread of the…
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by Paweł Rytel-Andrianik | Mar 12, 2020
“According to the Code of Canon Law, until March 29, we recommend that diocesan bishops grant dispensation from participating in Sunday Mass to the elderly, the faithful who have symptoms of infection (e.g. coughing, rhinitis, increased body temperature), children and school youth and adults who take direct care of them, as well as those who feel afraid of being infected,” announced the Order issued after the March 12 meeting of the Permanent Council of the Polish Bishops’ Conference.
The Council underlines that precautionary measures have been taken in the interests of the life and health of the population. The bishops point out that taking advantage of the dispensation means that it is not a sin to miss Sunday Mass at the indicated time. At the same time, they ask that those who take advantage of the dispensation “continue in personal and family prayer”. “We also encourage spiritual connection with the Church community through radio, television or Internet transmission,” reads the Order.
The Permanent Council of the Episcopate also introduces rules to be in force until 29 March during the liturgy in churches. Priests and ministers with signs of infection cannot distribute Holy Communion. Those who administer this sacrament should wash their hands thoroughly and follow the rules of hygiene. “We remind that the Church’s liturgical regulations also provide for receiving Holy Communion on hand. The sign of peace should be exchanged by nodding of the head, without shaking hands. The veneration of the Cross should be performed without direct contact, by kneeling or deep inclination. In addition, the veneration of relics must be avoided by kissing or touching. Protective films should be put on the confessional grill. During this time, we should refrain from filling the church’s fonts with holy water” – the bishops emphasize.
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by Francesco Follo | Mar 12, 2020
Roman Rite – 3rd Sunday of Lent – Year A – March 15th, 2020
Ex 17.3-7; Ps 95; Rom 5.1-2.5-8; Jn 4.5-42
The thirst for Jesus and that of the Samaritan woman.
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by user | Mar 12, 2020
Many of our parishioners are understandably concerned about the spread of the Coronavirus. We want to assure them of steps we are taking in our parishes to provide a sense of health and well-being so that their spiritual needs continue to be met, and that they may grow in their relationship with God, especially during […]
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by Editor | Mar 12, 2020
Cincinnati, Ohio, Mar 12, 2020 / 06:01 pm (CNA).- The full Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on March 11 heard arguments over an Ohio law that prohibits abortions on the grounds of a diagnosis of Down syndrome, and which has been blocked for over two years.
Former Governor John Kasich signed the law during December 2017, but it has not yet been able to come into effect, as a U.S. Court of Appeals panel upheld the law’s blockage during October 2019.
The office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said at the time that the state would seek a review by the full 6th Circuit, as the decision was handed down 2-1 by a U.S. Court of Appeals panel.
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