Shock. That’s what I’m feeling, shock! What? Catholic churches not having weekend Masses? I never thought I’d see the day...

But here we are, and for good reason. We need to do what we can to “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of the COVID 19 virus. My doctor’s office sent out a link to an informational article by the Washington Post containing an online simulation of how viruses spread. Here is the link if you would like to see it:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/

I admit that I was in denial for some time on this. I thought it was all being exaggerated. Have such thoughts crossed your mind? Denial is not unusual at times like this, but the threat of overwhelming our healthcare system is quite real. We all do need to do what we can to try to make sure that doesn't happen, that's why we have to take such unusual measures.

I will write a separate note about what we must also do to make sure our faith is nourished in this very unusual time. Keep on praying!


Fr. Jim