Franciscan Sister,president of Digital Disciple Network.Passionate about sharing God’s Word in digital age, training Digital Disciples & being LuLu’s (doxie)mom
The #ChineseVirus? Resist the temptation to demonize or scapegoat people or groups, especially in times of stress or shortage. The #COVID virus is no one's "fault." And as Jesus reminds us with his life, there is no one who is "other." There is no us and them. There is only us.
“We wish to respond to the pandemic of the virus with the universality of prayer, of compassion and tenderness.” https://t.co/wTqqJJAWbZ via @americamag
“In these days of trial, as humanity trembles at the threat of the [coronavirus] pandemic, I would propose that all Christians join their voices together to heaven,” Pope Francis said. https://t.co/wTqqJJAWbZ via @americamag
Dear friends: Since so many people are being affected (and some infected) by the #coronavirus, some spiritual advice. Mainly: don't give into fear, panic or demonization. St. Ignatius Loyola talked about two "movements" in the spiritual life, which can help us right now...
These @wearested HS students give hope for the future. Their film highlights an important message: serving people experiencing homelessness doesn't just improve their lives. It can improve your life too.
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Yes! This advice would have been helpful last week: "Lent, he said in partially improvised remarks, 'is a time to give up useless words, gossip, rumors, tittle-tattle and speak to God on a first name basis,' he said."