Pope Francis blasts divorced remarried 'excommunication' urges open sacrament

 On his audience in Rome. Pope Francis blasted divorced remarried 'excommunication' reported CNN on August 5. The Pontiff says remarried Catholics need the sacrament just like the rest of the faithful. According to the catechism, divorced remarried Catholics cannot receive communion unless the first marriage was annulled. That's a complicated process that determine if the first marriage was sacramental or not. However, the prelate says keeping any divorced remarried Catholic from communion is more hurtful that helpful to their spiritual welfare.Pope Francis blasts divorced remarried 'excommunication' urges open sacrament

Teach Children Generosity With Printable Lenten Almsgiving Lessons

Catholics, Orthodox and some other Christian denominations entered the penitential season of Lent on Ash Wednesday. From now till Easter, we practice Lenten virtues of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We give up things in imitation of Jesus's temptation in the desert. We pray to draw closer to God. And we share with those in need. Here are 40 ways kids can give, one for each day of lent. Teach Children Generosity With Lenten Almsgiving Activities, Donations