by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | catholicism, churches, culture, religion, roman catholic church
MORRIS, Indiana—Laboratory tests revealed no extraordinary findings regarding the red markings discovered on a Communion wafer at a Catholic church in Indiana.
The finding at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Morris was significant enough to warrant an official examination, according to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
However, a biochemistry analysis showed merely “fungi and three distinct bacterial species, all typically present on human hands,” the archdiocese stated on Monday, also mentioning that no traces of blood were detected.
According to Catholic beliefs, wine and a small piece of bread represent the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Usually, these elements are sanctified by a priest during the Eucharist ceremony.
The bun, marked with red spots, had tumbled out of a Missal set at St. Anthony Church.
“The Catholic Church has numerous well-recorded miracles and appearances throughout its history, and every one of these has undergone rigorous and meticulous examination,” the archdiocese stated.
Small-town excitement
Prior to the examination, several members of St. Anthony Church were enthusiastic about potential discoveries.
“We have this tiny town where you could be driving through and might miss it just by blinking,” said Shari Strassell, a church member, to WKRC-TV.
It holds immense value, it truly does, and I believe there’s something extraordinary about our church up here.
by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | broadcast media, entertainment, news, news media, television
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by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | emergencies, health, health and healthcare economics, healthcare and medicine, medicine and healthcare
MANILA, Philippines — Representative Wilbert Lee of the Agri party-list said
has highlighted issues with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), following grievances from several patients regarding its purported inability to enforce the Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit (OECB) program, long after it was supposed to take effect.
“We aim to avoid misinformation, particularly concerning healthcare services. It’s crucial we don’t offer misleading promises regarding benefits to our countrymen who have for too long been denied the care they truly merit—particularly since PhilHealth possesses billions in resources meant to serve them,” stated Agri Rep. Wilbert Lee.
Lee penned a letter directed at PhilHealth President and CEO Dr. Edwin Mercado aiming to get clarity on the matter.
In his letter dated March 23, the party-list representative referred to the billing statements of two patients from two different hospitals. Both showed that PhilHealth did not cover any costs related to the emergency room services, indicating that the OECB package was neither respected nor enforced.
“It is unfortunate and intolerable that even after the formal declaration from PhilHealth, this ‘outpatient emergency care service’ remains non-functional and inaccessible to PhilHealth members at numerous—if not all—hospitals nationwide,” Lee stated.
In a communication with SANGGRALOKA on Thursday, PhilHealth affirmed that all members have access to the OECB package at all Level 1 through Level 3 certified hospitals beginning February 14th.
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No separate accreditation
“It also states in PhilHealth Advisory No. 2025-0009… that a distinct accreditation is unnecessary for providing the OECB package since the capacity of healthcare facilities for this benefit was evaluated during their grant of PhilHealth accreditation,” it mentioned.
By February 28, there were 1,816 hospitals and infirmaries across the country that PhilHealth had accredited. These facilities include both government-owned and privately-run institutions.
Philhealth instructed individuals to inform them about certified hospitals failing to offer the OECB package at hotline number (02) 8662-2588; alternative contact numbers include 0998-8572957, 0968-8654670, 0917-1275987, or 0917-1109812.
The OECB bundle encompasses all outpatient services and supplies offered at the emergency department (ED) and associated units within PhilHealth-approved healthcare institutions, covering care administered prior to arriving at or during transit to a medical facility.
The coverage includes patients who did not need to be admitted to the hospital, were released within 24 hours of arriving at the emergency department (ED), or passed away while in the ED.
Included in the OECB bundle of cases are symptoms such as vertigo, loose stools, continuous retching, high blood pressure, non-impact-related hemorrhaging, convulsions, intense head pain, and incidents of sexual violence.
by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | christianity, god and the christian bible, news, religion, the bible
Here’s the daily gospel reading for today, March 28, 2025, being observed as the Friday within the third week of Lent.
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The Sacred Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ as Recorded by Saint Luke
11, 14-23.
Jesus expelled a silent demon from a person, and once the demon left, the previously mute individual started speaking, leaving everyone astonished.
A few of them remarked, “Through the authority of Beelzebul, the ruler of devils, he expels evil spirits.”
Other people, wanting to put him to the test, requested he show them a sign from the heavens.
However, he understood what they were thinking and told them, “Any kingdom that turns against itself will become ruined, and every home within it will collapse.”
If Satan is at odds with himself, how can his kingdom endure? After all, you claim that I cast out demons through Beelzebul.
If I cast out demons through Beelzebul, then how do your followers explain driving out such spirits? They themselves will pass judgment on you.
However, if it is through the finger of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has arrived among you.
If a well-armed man stands guard over his palace, his belongings will be secure.
Yet, when someone even more powerful challenges and defeats him, they seize the protection he depended on and share out his possessions.
Anyone who is not on my side stands against me, and anyone who doesn’t join with me actually helps in spreading opposition.
Source:
Dailygospel.org
by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | sports, women, women's sports
It makes sense why Karyll Miranda has spent much of her first year with Far Eastern mostly as a reserve player. She backs up Tin Ubaldo, who is among the nation’s leading amateur setters.
The Lady Tamaraws currently stand at second place in the elimination round of the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament, largely due to Ubaldo orchestrating the plays effectively. However, praise must also be shared with Miranda, who stepped up admirably when Far Eastern University’s primary setter struggled during their match on Wednesday.
In terms of skills, Miranda has nothing to be concerned about, and she can gain valuable knowledge from Lady Tamaraws’ coach, Tina Salak, one of the nation’s most distinguished setters of all time, who provided the newcomer with an opportunity during the match against University of the East.
After securing a 25-20, 25-20, 25-23 triumph against the Lady Red Warriors, Salak stated, “In every match, I inform my players that they have a chance to compete.” In this game, Miranda delivered 17 outstanding sets, guiding the Tamaraws to their sixth success out of nine matches.
“It’s their choice whether they’ll deliver or not,” stated Salak, who naturally places greater emphasis on her setters.
Taking wheel
It doesn’t imply that Miranda can unwind just because she’s the secondary setter,” Salak stated about her newcomer. “She still holds an important position since my setters carry significant responsibilities. Naturally, I push both of them quite hard.
With the break she got, Miranda has just assured Salak that she could one day be trusted to run the Morayta squad’s offense.
Out of 49 tries, Ubaldo managed only five outstanding sets before handing over the reins to Miranda, who effectively steered the Far Eastern attack.
“The chance is huge since I rarely get to play,” stated the rookie setter. “I’m excited about our potential to improve in upcoming matches.”
“I’m excited to learn more from both of them since Coach Tina mentioned that we have the opportunity to lead the team. As long as there’s still time, Tin (Ubaldo) and I assist each other with whatever we need to accomplish,” she stated.
Far Eastern anticipates continued improvement as they have five more matches ahead before reaching the Final Four stage. Securing a 1-2 standing could provide them with the benefit of advancing with just one victory.
However, the defending champions from National University await them next, and Far Eastern must remain highly cautious when facing the sharp-minded Lady Bulldogs, who will enter the match eager after suffering their initial defeat of the season.
This will be high-pressure competition, with a fierce battle since the Tamaraws are determined to stay at number two at minimum.
“Playing under pressure is inevitable since it will constantly be present,” Miranda stated. “The choice is yours to figure out how to conquer it.”
