5 Ways to Combat Illness
Rita E. Piro
September 1, 2021
Sickness damages more than our bodies. Here are five ways to help you cope.
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Rita E. Piro
Rita E. Piro is the author of many articles and books. She is on the faculty of the Mary Louis Academy in New York City. For Franciscan Media she has written about St. Rita of Cascia, Health-Care Heroes of New York City, PBS' Mary Ann Esposito, and St. Maria Goretti.
Health-Care Heroes: New York City Nurses
Rita E. Piro
November 30, 2020
A pair of nurses explain how their faith helped them cope with the unique challenges of caring for COVID-19 patients in New York City.
Mary Ann Esposito: Faith, Family, and Food
Rita E. Piro
October 30, 2020
Mary Ann Esposito draws on all three of these ingredients as she shares Italian culture and recipes on Ciao Italia, the nation’s longest-running cooking show.
Don’t Let Illness Get You Down
Rita E. Piro
May 15, 2020
Good health is undeniably one of our greatest blessings from God. Be it minor aches and pains, an annoying chronic condition, or a debilitating illness, health issues are welcomed by no one.
One-on-One with Patty Duke
Rita E. Piro
May 13, 2020
One of the most popular teen stars on television, now the proud grandmother of six, Oscar winner Patty Duke, 68, is enjoying her sixth decade as a professional actor. Happily ensconced in the northern Idaho home she shares with her husband of 29 years, Michael Pearce, she is grateful for both her past successes and her present joys.
Nicholas Mormando, OFM Cap
Rita E. Piro
February 25, 2019
A Rejuvenated Spirit in the Land of Francis
In his 35 years as a Franciscan priest, Nicholas “Nick ” Mormando, OFM Cap, has ministered in parishes, friaries, schools, retreat centers, and health-care facilities across the United States, including St. Ann’s Parish in Hoboken, New Jersey…
St. Rita of Cascia, Peacemaker
Rita E. Piro
April 19, 2017
She shows what the Lord accomplishes when he finds humble hearts open to his love.