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This is an outbreak like no other.  It is world wide and moving like wildfire.  There is no news unless it is related to the virus plaguing the world.

The Pope, in a beautifully touching hour long service gave a plenary indulgence for all that viewed the service live.  The Pope looked tired and frail as he led the faithful through this beautiful hour.

We are all hurting.  It is Lent, my favorite part of the Liturgical year.  Holy Week is coming up.  Every day of the week brings special meaning to my life as we walk the path that Christ did during that last agonizing week.  I have been there.  I have walked the roads that our Lord did.  The week holds special meaning when you have been to the Holy Land.  I can live those moments but unless I have a totally different mindset next week, it will not be the same.  

God has something glorious waiting at the end of this, I know it.  I just need to be prayerful and patient.

And so another day ends with the knowledge that tomorrow will be much of the same...rain and social distancing.  We will survive.

How Do We face This Quarentine?

A Beautifully Burdened Life by Jenny Albers

March 15 at 7:52 PM · 

Society: What about my plans?!

God: My plans for you are always better than your own. Don't worry. I'm going to work this all out for your good.

Society: We're not going to get anything done!

God: That's the point. You know how you keep spinning your wheels—always working, moving, doing—but never feeling satisfied? I've given you permission to stop. I've cleared your calendars for you! Your worth isn't tied to busyness or accomplishment. All you have to do is take care of each other.

Society: What does this all mean?

God: It means I'm in control. It means you are human and I am God. It means I've given you a wonderful opportunity to be the light in a dark world. It means you are going to learn to rely on me.

Society: What are we supposed to do when we can't leave our homes?

God: Rest. You are always so busy and overwhelmed, crying out to me weary and exhausted. Can't you use a break from your fast-paced and over-scheduled lives? Go ahead and rest. Pray. Love your families. Be still and spend time with me.

Society: You mean we're supposed to stay home with our kids all day, every day?

God: Yes. And you're going to be just fine. This time together is a rare gift. The rush of daily life has come to a halt. Play games. Bake cookies. Work on projects you've never had the time for. Teach them kindness and grace. Show them how to endure difficult circumstances and steer them toward me.

Society: We better start hoarding anything we can get our hands on!

God: Prevention, yes. Precaution, yes. Preparedness, yes. But after that, it's time to put the needs of others before your own. When you see someone in need, help them. Offer up what you have. Do not worry about tomorrow! Haven't I always taken care of you? Now, go take care of someone else.

Society: Why is this happening?

God: To remind you that I'm in control. To bring your attention back to me. I'm bringing you together as families and neighbors. I'm showing you patience and perseverance. I'm reminding you of your purpose and priorities. Now is the time to learn and teach your children what this life is really about.

Society: We don't know who to believe.

God: Believe in me. Trust me. Ask me for wisdom and I will surely give it.

Society: We're scared!

God: I've got this and I'm with you.
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