Miss Bee

[Dana Rachel 🇻🇦 @thyflameoflove]

Most Catholics know about the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

But many don't realize that this coming week gives us a rare opportunity to reflect on all three hearts of the Holy Family together.

June 12 ❤️ Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 13 🤍 Immaculate Heart of Mary
June 17 💛 Chaste Heart of St. Joseph

When I look at these three devotions, I see three things the world desperately needs right now.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus reminds us that God's mercy is bigger than our sins. Christ doesn't stop loving people because they fail. He calls them to repentance and offers them the grace to begin again.

The Immaculate Heart of Mary reminds us what trust looks like. Mary did not always understand everything God was doing, but she remained faithful. She teaches us to keep saying yes to God even when life is painful or confusing.

Then there is St. Joseph.

His heart teaches something our culture often overlooks: holiness does not require attention. Joseph never recorded a single word in Scripture, yet God entrusted him with protecting Jesus and Mary. His life shows us that faithfulness matters more than recognition.

Maybe that's why these three devotions fit together so well.

Jesus teaches us mercy.
Mary teaches us trust.
Joseph teaches us faithfulness.

And honestly, most of us need all three.

As these feast days approach, take a moment to ask yourself where you need to grow most. Do you need more trust? More mercy? More faithfulness?

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph, protect us.

💬 If you had to choose just one, which heart speaks to your life the most right now?

[Muscular Christian @BuffedJesus]

Arab invaders attacked a convent of nuns and captured a beautiful virgin, whom they offered as a gift to the commander of their troop.

When the commander saw her, he was dazzled by her beauty and sought to corrupt her. She then said to him:
"Wait a moment, for I have learned a skill passed down among virgins, and it can only be performed by a virgin — otherwise, it is of no use."

He asked her: "And what is this skill?"
She replied:
"It is an oil: if someone is anointed with it, no sword or weapon can harm them. You, who go often to war, would greatly benefit from it."

= He said to her: "And how can I be sure of that?"
So she took some oil and said to him:
"Anoint your neck with it and give me your sword so that I may strike you."

= He replied: "No! You shall anoint your own neck first, and I will strike with the sword."
She agreed gladly, anointed her neck with the oil, and said:
"Strike with all your strength!"

He drew his sword, which was very sharp, and she bent her neck. He struck with all his might, and her head rolled to the ground.
Thus, she chose to die by the sword rather than to defile her virginity.

The commander was deeply grieved and wept bitterly for having killed such a beautiful soul. He then realized that she had deliberately deceived him in order to escape defilement and sin…

This is Saint Febronia of Syria.

[Catholic Sat @CatholicSat]

The Pope’s Prayer intention for the month of May is for an end to food waste and that everyone has access to food.

“Awaken in us a new awareness that we learn to thank you for every food, to consume simply, to share with joy, and to care for the fruits of the earth as a gift from you, destined for all, not just a few.”

[Historical Africa @historical_Afr]

Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green is a trailblazing American medical physicist who developed a groundbreaking, laser-activated nanoparticle technology to treat cancer without damaging healthy tissue. Using nanoparticles to target and destroy tumour cells.

[University of Oxford @UniofOxford]

NEW: A clinical trial led by Oxford researchers suggests that a single-dose rabies vaccine could provide safe, long-lasting protection in both adults and children.

Rabies kills an estimated 59,000 people each year, mainly in Africa and Asia, with children at greatest risk.

Find out more ⬇️ #WorldImmunizationWeek
https://t.co/4k1gxOF18y

[Dr Jean Kaseya @Dr_JeanKaseya]

Oxytocin can stop a mother from bleeding to death after childbirth. Yet millions of women in Africa still face delays in accessing it. When supply chains fail, mothers pay the price.

Last week in Nairobi with 1,800 experts from 87 countries, one message was clear: the solutions exist. Africa needs the systems to deliver them.

@AfricaCDC is building those systems through the Africa Pooled Procurement Mechanism — faster, more affordable, at scale.

Full story: https://t.co/GqD1ifj0GX via @Devex

#MaternalHealth

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L’ocytocine peut empêcher une mère de mourir d’une hémorragie après l’accouchement. Pourtant, des millions de femmes en Afrique rencontrent encore des retards dans l’accès à ce médicament.

Lorsque les chaînes d’approvisionnement défaillent, ce sont les mères qui en paient le prix.
La semaine dernière à Nairobi, avec 1 800 experts venus de 87 pays, un message était clair : les solutions existent. L’Afrique a besoin des systèmes pour les mettre à disposition.

Africa CDC construit ces systèmes à travers le Mécanisme continental d’achats groupés — plus rapidement, à moindre coût et à grande échelle.

Article complet: https://t.co/GqD1ifj0GX

[Wholesome Side of 𝕏 @itsme_urstruly]

A little girl was taking popcorn from Prince Harry and he pretended not to notice so she would keep eating.

[MESA - the malaria knowledge hub @MESAmalaria]

Apply for this @WHO Academy self-paced course! 📢

➡️ Strengthen your ability to use routine malaria surveillance data for informed decision-making

⏰ Course ends: July 1, 2026
🔗 https://t.co/PRhQTCkmtf

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Between 2022 and 2024, resistance to ceftriaxone and cefixime, the primary antibiotics used to treat #gonorrhea, rose sharply from 0.8% to 5% and from 1.7% to 11% respectively, with resistant strains detected in more countries https://t.co/vGDyduFbL1

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Online violence doesn't leave physical bruises, but it does cause mental scars.
It’s a continuation of offline abuse; amplified by anonymity and reach.

Millions of women, girls, and adolescents face harassment, stalking, and threats in digital spaces meant for connection.

Let’s change that
🔒 Block and report abuse
🗣️ Speak up and support survivors
🫶 Post with empathy and respect

Violence has no place: online or offline.

Open the door to online safety https://t.co/FfbaM6ZFWQ

#EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Days

[European Union in Ghana @EuropeInGhana]

The EU 🇪🇺 extends condolences on the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.

We honour her legacy of service & her advocacy for the rights of women and the vulnerable.

Our thoughts are with Ghana and family🕊

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

WHO statement on autism-related issues

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy.

Globally, nearly 62 million people (1 in 127) have autism spectrum disorder, a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. Although awareness and diagnosis have improved in recent years, the exact causes of #autism have not been established, and it is understood there are multiple factors that can be involved.

Extensive research has been undertaken over the past decade, including large-scale studies, looking into links between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism. At this time, no consistent association has been established.

WHO recommends that all women continue to follow advice of their doctors or health workers, who can help assess individual circumstances and recommend necessary medicines.
Any medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, especially in the first three months, and in line with advice from health professionals.

Also, a robust, extensive evidence base exists showing childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Large, high-quality  studies from many countries have all reached the same conclusion. Original studies suggesting a link were flawed and have been discredited. 
Since 1999, independent experts advising WHO have repeatedly confirmed that vaccines - including those with thiomersal or aluminum - do not cause autism or other developmental disorders.

Childhood vaccine schedules are developed through a careful, extensive and evidence-based process involving global experts and country input.
The childhood immunization schedule, carefully guided by WHO, has been adopted by all countries, and has saved at least 154 million lives over the past 50 years. The schedule remains essential for the health and wellbeing of every child and every community. These schedules have continually evolved with science and now safeguard children, adolescents and adults against 30 infectious diseases.

Every vaccine recommendation by the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE), an independent advisory group to WHO, is grounded in rigorous review of evidence and carefully designed to offer the best protection against serious diseases and to be delivered when most needed.

When immunization schedules are delayed or disrupted, or altered without evidence review, there is a sharp increase in the risk of infection not only for the child, but also for the wider community.
Infants too young to be vaccinated and people with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions are at greatest risk.

Autism and neurodevelopmental disorders are among priority mental health and neurological conditions being discussed at the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health this Thursday, 25 September.
As a global community, we need to do more to understand the causes of autism and how best to care for and support the needs of autistic people and their families.

WHO is committed to advancing this goal working together with partners including autistic-led organizations and other organizations representing persons with lived experience.
WHO also stands with people who are living with autism and their families, a dignified community entitled to evidence-based considerations free of stigma.

Full statement: https://t.co/xxGS3NWoaI

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

Christ has conquered sin and destroyed death, yet the power of His Resurrection is still being brought to fulfilment in our earthly history. Like a small seed of light, that fulfilment has been entrusted to us, to protect it and make it grow. #Easter

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

Voting has started in Ghana's presidential election. President Nana Akufo-Addo is stepping down. The winning candidate must take more than 50% of the vote or the election will go to a second round.
🇬🇭 in charts 👉 https://t.co/fxSZOUlZr7
#GhanaPolls2024 #GhanaDecides2024

[Miss Bee @betbee15]

@Sachinettiyil Saint Sylvanus Catholic church at Pokuase in Ghana.

[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

When asked to draw a scientist, school-age kids in the United States are increasingly sketching women, according to a study from 2018.

Read more on #STEMSTEAMDay: https://t.co/xtOAX8sof0

[Dorothy Yeboah-Manu @DorothyYeboahM1]

This is worthy: 4 past directors of ⁦@NMIMR_UG⁩ sharing their experiences. Kudos

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

The #OneHealth approach is for everyone!

No matter who you are, where you live, you have a role in it!

[National Science & Maths Quiz @NSMQGhana]

Like the earth is covered with water!
So has Mfantsipim covered today with an outstanding performance!

The first SHS, has once again been placed first ahead of the rest.

The faithful 8 of KWABOTWE; honoured, the 3 contestants happy, and the thousands of MOBAs around the world; grateful!

Dwɛn Hwɛ Kan Enuanon! Alleluuiiaa!

#NSMQ2024 #NSMQGrandFinale #Primetime