At 4:30 pm this evening, of the 177 archdiocese/diocese in the United States, all but 21 had already suspended public masses. I serve in the Diocese of St. Petersburg which is one of the 21. I suspect that tomorrow will be my last public Mass for sometime. That is sad in many respects. I am always called to remember Sacrosantum Concilium 7, Continue reading
In today first reading for the Memorial of St. Patrick we read “Beloved: Be serious and sober-minded so that you will be able to pray. Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace… whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 4:7-11)
It struck me that this is a good and appropriate message for these times of life with covid-19. A simple message: be serious and sober-minded. Hopefully the reality of this pandemic is sinking deeper into our consciousness and perspectives. And at the same time, we remember our Christian call to love, serve and pray. Continue reading
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