OUR CURRENT REALITY AND CHALLENGE
Facing Coronavirus, Covid-19, with seriousness, humour and generosity – with less self-focus.
Jesus for an international pandemic.
Here is a quote from the Victorian Bishops’ letter concerning Masses and Churches:
Again and again Jesus said ‘peace be with you.’ (Jn 20:19)
Let us not panic, nor be anxious, nor reduce ourselves to caring only for ourselves. This is a time to be sensible, practical, prayerful, and to share Christ’s peace with those who are struggling to feel calm and safe.
Thank you for all your patience, prayers and resilience.
These challenges came from the Facebook page of Claude Mostowik, MSC Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation. Lessons can be learnt.
And so...
... And, as well, the following humorous reponse has been circulating this week.
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Letter from Rome: Coronavirus dominates Church affairs
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By Robert Mickens
As COVID-19 spreads throughout the world, the disease is dominating everything – even Church affairs.
And, yet, it's said that laughter is the best medicine. And we'll certainly all go crazy if we don't try to keep at least some sense of humor in the midst of all this.
So allow me to pass on some advice (that someone sent me) from a few illustrious saints and even a couple of notorious sinners.
-- "Stay calm and don't lose your head." – St. John the Baptist
-- "This is not the Apocalypse." – St. John the Evangelist
-- "Wash your hands often." – Pontius Pilate
-- "Avoid greeting people with a hug and kiss." – Judas
-- "Don't touch your eyes, nose, mouth or any open wounds." – St. Thomas the Apostle
-- "Pets and other animals cannot spread this disease." – St. Francis of Assisi
-- And, finally, "Avoid going to China." – Matteo Ricci
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