31 December, 2020
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Our BTSW Christmas Card: Lead, Kindly Light — Beyond These Stone Walls
Our BTSW Christmas Card: Lead, Kindly Light — Beyond These Stone Walls: Father Abraham first heard God 21 centuries before a star rose above Bethlehem. We now live in the 21st century after. At the center of all faith, Christ is born.
22 December, 2020
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15 December, 2020
The weary world rejoices
As we wait for Christmas and for a vaccine, I'm reminded that the most beautiful birth in history happened in a place literally mired in crap.
14 December, 2020
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05 December, 2020
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast at age of 76
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast at age of 76: Pope Francis accepted Friday the resignation of 76-year-old Canadian Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J., and confirmed his successor as Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall.
01 December, 2020
28 November, 2020
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25 November, 2020
Contraception, Abortion, Homosexuality — How the ‘Law of Moral Compromise’ is Eroding Our Foundation| National Catholic Register
Contraception, Abortion, Homosexuality — How the ‘Law of Moral Compromise’ is Eroding Our Foundation| National Catholic Register: What yesterday was considered immoral, and today is treated as moral under limited circumstances, will tomorrow be accepted in all circumstances.
23 November, 2020
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10 November, 2020
Once feared as Vatican meddling, Catholic ideas could help America move forward
Once feared as Vatican meddling, Catholic ideas could help America move forward: (RNS) — Americans once feared that Catholic politicians would push Rome's agenda. But in divisive times, we could do worse than implementing the Church's principles of reconciliation and multilateralism.
08 November, 2020
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29 October, 2020
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26 October, 2020
Editorial: Put on the brakes
Religious leaders across Canada are making a valiant attempt at slowing down this speeding train called Medical Assistance in Dying, and we can only hope their appeal is not falling on entirely deaf ears.
20 October, 2020
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01 October, 2020
Quebec government tightens screws on COVID scofflaws by imposing $1,000 fines
Quebec government tightens screws on COVID scofflaws by imposing $1,000 fines | National Post: Police will be allowed to issue tickets similar to the ones they issue on the roads to people in red zones who continue to hold parties and illegal assemblies.
A Message We Should All Hear and Heed in These Stressful Days of the COVID Pandemic
This is a post written by an Office Administrator at a school in Cornwall, Ontario.
This is what happened when I got home tonight. I cried. I cried at work yesterday. I also cried 3 different times last night after getting home from work. I am an Office Administrator at an elementary school and this is how my day has gone. I'm crying because the work and expectations that have been put upon us with the added ridiculous time frames are overwhelming. I'm crying because I am having to answer the phone and hear the concerns and frustrations of parents who are upset at the policies put in place to protect their children while they are at school. I'm crying because I have to call home for a child who is sick and risk getting yelled at because I have now inconvenienced a parent who has to get a COVID test for their child. I'm crying because I have been told to get my shit together because a policy has changed and someone doesn't agree (I didn't change the policy, I am just following the policy). I am crying because I have 400 children and 50 staff to help try and keep healthy & illness-free during a Pandemic yet parents continue to send their children to school sick (regardless if it is just a cold and not COVID - you shouldn't send them anyway!). So the next time you answer the phone and it is one of the school office staff calling, please remember that he/she has probably already been yelled at, spoken down to, and just right out disrespected and is already nervous about calling home again for a student. We know it can be an inconvenience, we know you may have to cancel plans, we understand that you may need a few minutes to make a phone call to get Grandpa or Grandma or a neighbour to pick them up - we are human too. A simple thank you for calling will suffice and a smile at the door when you pick up your baby. Remember I am the one who also comforts your child when they fall and need ice and a funny story to turn their day around or a bandaid and a hug to get rid of the tears because they scraped their knee. I also reassure your child when they are crying because they forgot their lunch and life is now over. I'm the person who makes sure your child gets their medication at lunch or helps to checks their blood sugar before they eat. I also stay with your child at the end of the day when they missed the bus or someone hasn't come to pick them up yet and they now think they have to sleep at the school! We wear many hats in the office and many times we work in the shadows going unnoticed. Be kind and be thankful that there is someone looking out for your child when you can't be there with them.
30 September, 2020
Space Creatures and the Catholic Church
What do Catholic scientists like Vatican Observatory director Brother Guy Consolmagno say about the possibility of life on other planets?
Space Creatures and the Catholic Church| National Catholic Register:
Space Creatures and the Catholic Church| National Catholic Register:
29 September, 2020
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25 July, 2020
Growing in Reverence of the Blessed Sacrament
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction follows each of our streamed weekday Masses. Why not spend a Holy Hour with your fellow parishioners online and take advantage of this opportunity to pray in the virtual presence of the Blessed Sacrament? This book review outlines just some of the graces and benefits that flow to us from such a spiritual activity.
Growing in Reverence of the Blessed Sacrament
Growing in Reverence of the Blessed Sacrament
23 July, 2020
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29 June, 2020
28 June, 2020
Catholic Bioethicist Warns Against Gene-Editing Experiments
Catholic Bioethicist Warns Against Gene-Editing Experiments: Joseph Meaney, PH.D., speaking Friday in an interview on EWTN Pro-Life Weekly, said that the experiment gone wrong was predictable, because “science, as it emerges into new areas, makes a lot of mistakes.”
25 June, 2020
Everywhere Statues Are Torn Down By The Mob, People Are Next
The promise of bloodshed coming alongside or following shortly after, however, is an historic certainty. The symbols of a people never satisfy.
Everywhere Statues Are Torn Down By The Mob, People Are Next:
Everywhere Statues Are Torn Down By The Mob, People Are Next:
23 June, 2020
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09 June, 2020
Finding a ‘Wizard of Oz’ lesson in Pope Francis
The Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Lion can help illustrate three 21st century spiritual maladies that Pope Francis identifies in his Joy of the Gospel.
Finding a ‘Wizard of Oz’ lesson in Pope Francis:
Finding a ‘Wizard of Oz’ lesson in Pope Francis:
05 June, 2020
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30 May, 2020
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09 May, 2020
Why It’s Important To Push Back On ‘Plandemic’—And How To Do It
The stakes are too high right now not to push back on dangerous misinformation about the pandemic. Everyone has a social responsibility to speak up.
Why It’s Important To Push Back On ‘Plandemic’—And How To Do It:
Why It’s Important To Push Back On ‘Plandemic’—And How To Do It:
05 May, 2020
New report finds nonreligious people face stigma and discrimination
This should disturb those of us who do believe. We cannot authentically argue for our right to believe and worship as we choose if we don’t support the rights of those who have decided not to believe.
New report finds nonreligious people face stigma and discrimination:
New report finds nonreligious people face stigma and discrimination:
How the Plagues of Egypt Exposed False Gods & Revealed the Truth
Plagues have a way of stripping away what is superfluous, revealing the naked truth. In the biblical account of the plagues that decimated Egypt, the plagues exposed the civilization’s false gods and their utter impotence in the face of the one true God (see Exodus 7 through 11). That might not be obvious.
How the Plagues of Egypt Exposed False Gods & Revealed the Truth:
How the Plagues of Egypt Exposed False Gods & Revealed the Truth:
03 May, 2020
27 April, 2020
25 April, 2020
Pope: Faith is shared with others or it’s not faith
Let us pray today for those who offer funeral services. What they do is so painful, so sad. And they experience so deeply the sorrow of this pandemic. Let us pray for them.
Pope: Faith is shared with others or it’s not faith:
Pope: Faith is shared with others or it’s not faith:
24 April, 2020
Priests seek ways to anoint the sick during coronavirus pandemic
As hospitals adjust their procedures due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, some Catholic priests are departing from prescribed liturgical practices to administer the anointing of the sick, earning opposition from Church leaders who say the adaptations could invalidate the sacrament.
Priests seek ways to anoint the sick during coronavirus pandemic:
Priests seek ways to anoint the sick during coronavirus pandemic:
20 April, 2020
Pope warns of danger in online Masses
Pope Francis says he accepted a "scolding" by an unnamed bishop over livestreamed Mass.
Pope warns of danger in online Masses:
Pope warns of danger in online Masses:
18 April, 2020
14 April, 2020
A new Catholic legal doctrine
A conservative Harvard law professor and Catholic convert proposes ditching originalism in favor of ‘common good constitutionalism.’
A new Catholic legal doctrine:
A new Catholic legal doctrine:
13 April, 2020
Virginia pastor who held packed church service dies of coronavirus
An evangelical pastor died of COVID-19 just weeks after proudly showing off how packed his Virginia church was -- and vowing to keep preaching "unless I'm in jail or the hospital."
Virginia pastor who held packed church service dies of coronavirus:
Virginia pastor who held packed church service dies of coronavirus:
Pope: Coronavirus Crisis Forces Us to Choose Between Life and Love of Money
Pope Francis began the Mass by praying that researchers and political leaders would make the correct choices for those they serve.
Pope: Coronavirus Crisis Forces Us to Choose Between Life and Love of Money:
Pope: Coronavirus Crisis Forces Us to Choose Between Life and Love of Money:
12 April, 2020
‘Plan for the worst and hope for the best’: Canada’s funeral industry in upheaval as coronavirus deaths mount
Contingency plans are being made across the country to avoid the fate of places like New York, where mass graves on public land are being considered to accommodate the deceased.
‘Plan for the worst and hope for the best’: Canada’s funeral industry in upheaval as coronavirus deaths mount - The Globe and Mail:
‘Plan for the worst and hope for the best’: Canada’s funeral industry in upheaval as coronavirus deaths mount - The Globe and Mail:
11 April, 2020
Pope leads 'Way of the Cross' service in deserted St. Peter's Square
Shortly after assuring of his closeness amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak on an Italian television program, Pope Francis on Good Friday yet again appeared in a nearly empty St. Peter’s Square to lead a livestreamed Via Crucis with meditations written by prisoners.
Pope leads 'Way of the Cross' service in deserted St. Peter's Square:
Pope leads 'Way of the Cross' service in deserted St. Peter's Square:
10 April, 2020
Raymond De Souza: In this time of lament, a prayer for the people
This Passover, this Easter is a return home, to where it began. It is not a joyful homecoming, but a painful one, for we cannot gather to worship together.
Raymond De Souza: In this time of lament, a prayer for the people | Pembroke Daily Observer:
Raymond De Souza: In this time of lament, a prayer for the people | Pembroke Daily Observer:
After a Holy Week disrupted by death, an honest Easter
We are heading into an Easter that stares straight into the eyes of death and empire and still declares love stronger than the grave.
After a Holy Week disrupted by death, an honest Easter:
After a Holy Week disrupted by death, an honest Easter:
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis recalls priests dying amid pandemic
Pope Francis recalled the priests who have lost their lives during the coronavirus crisis as he offered the Mass of the Lord’s Supper in a nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica.
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis recalls priests dying amid pandemic:
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis recalls priests dying amid pandemic:
08 April, 2020
Robert P. George: We must be 'firm in our resistance' to discrimination in COVID crisis
Robert P. George is one of America's leading ethicists. He spoke to Crux about some of the issues arising from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Robert P. George: We must be 'firm in our resistance' to discrimination in COVID crisis:
Robert P. George: We must be 'firm in our resistance' to discrimination in COVID crisis:
06 April, 2020
As coronavirus death rates multiply, these monks are giving away caskets
The Trappist monks of New Melleray Abbey have always given away child caskets. Now they're offering adult caskets to people in need.
As coronavirus death rates multiply, these monks are giving away caskets:
As coronavirus death rates multiply, these monks are giving away caskets:
Australia's highest court to judge cardinal's abuse appeal
Australia’s highest court on Tuesday will judge Cardinal George Pell’s appeal against convictions for molesting two teenage choirboys more than two decades ago. But the legal battle over the world’s most senior Catholic convicted of sexually abusing children may not end there.
Australia's highest court to judge cardinal's abuse appeal:
Australia's highest court to judge cardinal's abuse appeal:
02 April, 2020
Australian High Court to issue Cardinal Pell decision next week
The Australian High Court announced Thursday that a decision would be issued in the case Pell v. The Crown on April 7 at 10 am.
Australian High Court to issue Cardinal Pell decision next week:
Australian High Court to issue Cardinal Pell decision next week:
01 April, 2020
30 March, 2020
Why Catholics Can Believe in Evolution: Adam and Eve Were Given Souls
St. Augustine, Pope Benedict XVI: the Bible is not a science textbook. Popes Pius XII, St. John Paul II: ensoulment, critical in creation of Adam and Eve.
Why Catholics Can Believe in Evolution: Adam and Eve Were Given Souls:
Why Catholics Can Believe in Evolution: Adam and Eve Were Given Souls:
Why Catholics Can Believe in Evolution: Part I: God's Gift of the Periodic Table - Catholic Stand
“A common-sense interpretation of the facts suggests that a super-intellect has monkeyed with physics, as well as with chemistry and biology and that there are no blind forces worth speaking about in nature. The numbers one calculates from the facts seem to me so overwhelming as to put this conclusion almost beyond question.”
Why Catholics Can Believe in Evolution: Part I: God's Gift of the Periodic Table - Catholic Stand:
Why Catholics Can Believe in Evolution: Part I: God's Gift of the Periodic Table - Catholic Stand:
29 March, 2020
Jesus is resolute in the face of death. Are we?
Nothing is more certain than death. Yet normally, nothing is more hidden from our view. We do most everything that we can to not look death in the face.
Jesus is resolute in the face of death. Are we? | America Magazine:
Jesus is resolute in the face of death. Are we? | America Magazine:
27 March, 2020
Full text from Pope Francis’ homily for the special ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing
In his homily during the worldwide moment of prayer that Pope Francis led this evening, he reflected on how Coronavirus has united us in our common humanity, as brothers and sisters.
Full text from Pope Francis’ homily for the special ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing:
Full text from Pope Francis’ homily for the special ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing:
The Moral Meaning of the Plague: The latest column from David Brooks of the NYTimes
The virus is a test. We have the freedom to respond.
Opinion | The Moral Meaning of the Plague - The New York Times:
Opinion | The Moral Meaning of the Plague - The New York Times:
26 March, 2020
Coronavirus Diary: New York, March 25
Death’s undertow is strong. It inspires powerful emotions, amplified by the media and echoing in our souls.
Coronavirus Diary: New York, March 25 | R. R. Reno | First Things:
Coronavirus Diary: New York, March 25 | R. R. Reno | First Things:
Doctors consider universal do-not-resuscitate orders for coronavirus patients
Worry that ‘all hands’ responses may expose doctors and nurses to infection prompts debate about prioritizing the needs of the many over the one and look for ways to prioritize their survival.
Doctors consider universal do-not-resuscitate orders for coronavirus patients - The Washington Post:
Doctors consider universal do-not-resuscitate orders for coronavirus patients - The Washington Post:
25 March, 2020
What does the Bible say about quarantine?
In recent weeks, the Jewish community has been hit hard by the novel coronavirus. The good news is, we’re old hands at dealing with quarantines. COVID -19 seen from a Jewish perspective. Remember folks, those who don't remember history are doomed to repeat its failures. We'd do well to consider their understanding of how to successfully defeat a plague. They know wherefore they speak on this subject. We should listen.
What does the Bible say about quarantine? – The Forward:
What does the Bible say about quarantine? – The Forward:
Finding the ‘Common Good’ in a Pandemic
The Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel offers his take.
Opinion | Finding the ‘Common Good’ in a Pandemic - The New York Times:
Opinion | Finding the ‘Common Good’ in a Pandemic - The New York Times:
24 March, 2020
A pastoral letter from +Michael Mulhall, Archbishop of Kingston and Apostolic Administrator of Pembroke
Pastoral letter from Archbishop Mulhall
Fourth Sunday of of
March 22, 2020
Fourth Sunday of of
March 22, 2020
My dear faithful from the Archdiocese of Kingston and the diocese of Pembroke,
I'm writing to you on the fourth Sunday of Lent. In each of our dioceses, provinces, countries and continent, Sunday Mass was celebrated privately by our priests. This Sunday was a unique experience as we feel the absence of a Sunday mass together. Many other ordinary activities in our communities have been cancelled while citizens are invited to stay at home as much as possible. It is becoming increasingly aware that this state of affairs could continue for some time.
With this letter, I would like to ask you your prayers for all those who work in all areas and aspects of health care. The vocation of health care has always been dear to the ministry of the Church and these people will be invited to give themselves generously to treat those who are likely to be infected with the virus. Let us also pray for those in public office and for those who hold positions of authority in homes, homes, religious institutions, parish and dioceses as they fight many challenges, including health and financial care of all of them. These are unprecedented moments in our lives, and we pray that the wisdom of the Lord is abundantly granted.
The speed at which these events have developed is breathtaking. The most disturbing and disturbing aspect of last week has been the feeling of uncertainty and insecurity that has created. In the face of the perspective of living in such uncertainty for a while, we each experience the anxiety of the unknown. Knowing that no simple answer is available, it is vital that we ask the Lord to grant the grace to heal this anxiety with a true sense of consolation. Let us first be grateful to the Lord for his continued blessings and never stop singing his praise. And let us pray for the grace to place our absolute trust in providence and in the hands of the Lord. We know with faith that He wishes us to receive His abundant gifts. We also know that it is difficult to accept such gifts unless humble in His presence. I warmly invite you to pray with me the psalm given to us this week in the Sunday liturgy, the well-known and beloved Psalm 23
What a paradoxical gift to be faced with this reality in the heart of Lent! This season of grace offers a blessed opportunity to experience our total dependence on the Lord, as well as form a true religious feeling of petition. May this feeling of petition be strong and pure. Let this be the petition of the people of Nineveh so beautifully supported by the Lord in the Gospels. With such grace, there can be no room for division. May our communion be strong, our constant charity and humility a scented offering to the Lord.
The cancellation of our public Easter celebrations is difficult to imagine; yet, it is a clause that will most likely be in effect. Our Holy Father has provided guidance and assistance for the life of our faith in these days. The bishops of Ontario will continue to help each other and the Archdiocese / diocese will provide guidance in the coming days and weeks for the life of faith, as well as the financial concerns of our parishes.
The cancellation of our public Easter celebrations is difficult to imagine; yet, it is a clause that will most likely be in effect. Our Holy Father has provided guidance and assistance for the life of our faith in these days. The bishops of Ontario will continue to help each other and the Archdiocese / diocese will provide guidance in the coming days and weeks for the life of faith, as well as the financial concerns of our parishes.
My dear faithful, please know my blessings and prayers on these difficult days.
+ Michael Mulhall
Archbishop of Kingston
Apostolic Admin of Pembroke
Archbishop of Kingston
Apostolic Admin of Pembroke
Psalm 22 (23)
The Lord is my shepherd: I have no lack of anything. * *
On fresh grass, he makes me rest. He leads me to the quiet waters
and makes me relive; * he leads me by the right path for the honour of his name.
If I go through the ravines of death, I fear no evil, * for you are with me: your stick guides and reassures me.
You prepare the table for me in front of my enemies; * you spread the perfume on my head, my cup is full.
Grace and happiness accompany me all the days of my life; * I will live in the house of the Lord for the duration of my days.
The Lord is my shepherd: I have no lack of anything. * *
On fresh grass, he makes me rest. He leads me to the quiet waters
and makes me relive; * he leads me by the right path for the honour of his name.
If I go through the ravines of death, I fear no evil, * for you are with me: your stick guides and reassures me.
You prepare the table for me in front of my enemies; * you spread the perfume on my head, my cup is full.
Grace and happiness accompany me all the days of my life; * I will live in the house of the Lord for the duration of my days.
23 March, 2020
Opinion | Where Is God in a Pandemic?
The honest answer is: We don’t know. But even non-Christians may find understanding in the life of Jesus.
Opinion | Where Is God in a Pandemic? - The New York Times:
Opinion | Where Is God in a Pandemic? - The New York Times:
21 March, 2020
Matrimony Amid Coronavirus: Couples Face Small Ceremonies, Postponement
Matrimony Amid Coronavirus: Couples Face Small Ceremonies, Postponement: It’s a painful dilemma for brides-to-be who have worked for months planning their wedding celebrations, only to learn at the last minute that their plans have been derailed.
At least 18 priests are killed by coronavirus in Italy | Be safe brothers... be safe!
At least 10 priests have died of Covid-19 in the diocese of Bergamo, five in Parma and one each in Brescia, Cremona and Milan, for a total of at least 18.
At least 18 priests are killed by coronavirus in Italy | Daily Mail Online:
At least 18 priests are killed by coronavirus in Italy | Daily Mail Online:
20 March, 2020
Praying the Stations of the Cross Amidst COVID-19
The Stations of the Cross are a beautiful expression of our faith, which is that Jesus Christ is Emmanuel (Matt 1:23)—God with us. In praying the Stations we accompany the Lord on his journey to Calvary.
Praying the Stations of the Cross Amidst COVID-19:
Praying the Stations of the Cross Amidst COVID-19:
18 March, 2020
Churches, other non-profit organizations look for help as they prepare for COVID-19 donation crunch | National Post
As a pastor of three rural parishes, I know all too well how much of a financial crisis the suspension of Church services will affect us. We still need to pay our bills but we have no revenue coming in to pay them with. While we have some limited savings to draw upon, these will soon be exhausted if this suspension lasts more than a few weeks.
Perhaps the answer lies in setting up something like a GoFundMe campaign so that parishioners can provide some financial support. Or perhaps asking parishioners to make electronic transfers will be the way to go. But either way, we will need to come up with an answer... and soon!
Your feedback here will be greatly appreciated in helping decide which way to proceed.
Thank you.
Fr. Tim Moyle
Parishes of the Upper Pontiac
Parishes of the Upper Pontiac
Churches, other non-profit organizations look for help as they prepare for COVID-19 donation crunch | National Post
16 March, 2020
15 March, 2020
My thoughts in these difficult times.
On January 27th, Canada had its first confirmed coronavirus case. That number rose slowly but steadily to where it stood at 93 last Thursday. Since then the numbers have started to explode exponentially both in terms of confirmed cases and those requiring hospitalization. It stood at 313 this morning. If you plot the numbers on a graph, it looks just like what transpired in Italy and Spain with the number projected to double every day or two. Unfortunately for we Canadians, it's going up even faster in our neighbours to the south. So the threat is real and present from within and without our borders. These figures were taken from the WHO website and are easily available for anyone to read. If you want to know the facts, I highly recommend checking their site out.
I post this not to try to gin up anymore panic or stress for people, but only to try to reinforce just how dire our potential future looks if we ALL don't get with the program and hunker down in our homes until we are told it's safe to come out. If we do so, it will not only be to our individual benefit by keeping us away from any chance of contracting the virus, it will benefit our communal task of stunting the current exponential growth rate of those who are infected and in need of medical assistance. It's the approach that worked in China which now only has a handful of people infected. It will work here too.
So folks, keep calm and carry on! Check-in by phone on your neighbours, friends, and family and reach out to others for help if you are in need and believe it too much of a risk to venture out into the public square. I KNOW there are many people who are able and willing to help those in need. All they need is to be asked. Don't be afraid to reach out if you're in need. Contact me if we are local to each other you don't know who to call. If I don't know who right away, I can soon find out quick enough and get someone to help you out.
Above all people, pray and be safe. There's no reason that any of us need to search out an early ticket to the next life prematurely. Together, we're stronger than any bug!
You are all in my prayers. I trust you will offer the same in return. Thanks.
Fr. Tim
14 March, 2020
Archdiocese of Washington Announcement Regarding Coronavirus - Archdiocese of Washington
George: Evidently there's no Mass for you either. This is really getting serious. We've had our first positive case identified in Chapeau. He's the guy the was running a Driver's Instruction School. So this virus is making into towns and cities around the world irrespective of size or importance. Stay safe my friend.
Tim
Archdiocese of Washington Announcement Regarding Coronavirus - Archdiocese of Washington
Tim
Archdiocese of Washington Announcement Regarding Coronavirus - Archdiocese of Washington
12 March, 2020
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10 March, 2020
Opinion | God vs. Coronavirus
Religion is supposed to be a source of comfort in times of confusion and suffering. And yet everywhere you look, services are being suspended. An interesting article that examines both sides of the argument without a bias towards either.
Opinion | God vs. Coronavirus - The New York Times
Opinion | God vs. Coronavirus - The New York Times
09 March, 2020
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04 March, 2020
God and goal: Catholic priests and seminarians compete in 13th annual Vatican soccer tournament
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis is the honorary captain of the 13th annual Clericus Cup in Rome this weekend, where Catholic priests and seminarians will toss their cassocks aside and give their all on the soccer field.
God and goal: Catholic priests and seminarians compete in 13th annual Vatican soccer tournament - Religion News Service:
God and goal: Catholic priests and seminarians compete in 13th annual Vatican soccer tournament - Religion News Service:
03 March, 2020
01 March, 2020
God can work in mysterious ways, turning ill fortune to good and good luck to bad.
We lack God's perspective to know which way things will turn out and so all we can do is pray and place our trust that He will work things out according to what's best for us from His point of view.