How Should Catholics Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Taking Authority Over the Coronavirus - Fr. Mark Goring, CC

Priest & Penitent: How confession works

My Thoughts On Coronavirus COVID-19

Well I'm sure everyone's heard about this by now, Coronavirus COVID-19. Pretty scary that Italy has now shut down completely now. Some people take this lightly, saying things like, "Oh it's just a flu strain." or "Oh the media's hyping this up." Both statements are true. HOWEVER, for those of use with compromised immune systems or other disabilities, Coronavirus can be pretty serious and even deadly. So while I'm asking you all not to panic over Coronavirus, please do not take it lightly either! For those of us in the disabled community, whether we were born with our crosses or aquired our crosses through illness, age, or accident, we need to take this very seriously. Washing our hands, staying away from anyone who is even mildly sick if possible can help keep us healthy. Also, turn to the Lord in these trying times, not to just pray for yourselves and your loved ones but for all of those who are affected by Coronavirus and for those who care for them. Another thing is, and while I understand the need for caution, Italy has suspended all religious gatherings in light of Coronavirus. In times past, such as the Black Plague, this has not happened! People were encouraged to go to Mass, receive the Blessed Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and go to Confession. Now, instead of turning to God, the world is shutting Him out in the midst of this outbreak, when if you ask me, we need Him the most! If you are in an area affected by Mass closures, I strongly urge you to make an act of Spiritual Communion and Perfect Contrition, getting to Confession and Mass as soon as you possibly can.

CORONAVIRUS Is Spreading - Don't Take It Lightly! How Should You Prepare?

Taking time for you

Ever been so busy that you need a day off but your schedule is preventing it? Relax and take a break! Even God took a day off. What makes you think you don't have to? In the Old Testament, the Sabbath simply referred to the seventh day of the week, This was an important observance, because"God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy because it was the day when he rested from his work of creation"(Gen. 2:3). Whether we observe the Sabbath on Saturday or Sunday, God wants us to set aside one day a week for Him by resting from our routine and work. Unfortunately, most of us are just as busy on God's day as we are for the rest of the week. May we suggest a new approach-God's approach-to His day? Set it apart for God. Celebrate His involvement in the big and small stuff in your life. Going to church is a good start, but don't rely on your pastor to celebrate for you. Continue to rest in God at home by recalling His faithfulness and enjoying His goodness. "Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy," EXODUS 20:8 So relax and remember, it's okay to take a break. After all, God even rested after creating the Earth and everything, including mankind.