This World Health Day, we are challenged to raise awareness of the needs mothers face around the globe. In Lebanon, IOCC is supporting the Center for the Protection of Mothers and Children (CPMI) clinic where patients like Helena can receive subsidized gynecologist consultations, free ultrasounds, blood tests and more. For Helena, CPMI was also there for her when she suddenly went into labor but could not get to the hospital. Read her story here: https://iocc.org/blog/lebanon-critical-healthcare-for-a-mother-and-daughter (fb)

Rev. Fr. Malek Rihani brings us a beautiful reflection on Saint Mary of Egypt and the importance of continuously turning to God for forgiveness. "The fifth Sunday of Great Lent, and the story of St. Mary of Egypt, gives us another reminder of the importance of seeking repentance..." Read the full reflection here: https://iocc.org/blog/reflections-for-great-lent-2025-st-mary-egypt (fb)