Well it won't work this time. Like everything else the deep state have tried, this will only make him stronger. It will take something much more grandiose than this Virus, which will die out soon enough.
Good morning Lumena, Indy's reply is all I was also able to find. I don't know anyone who belongs to the Third Order but I will check with my mom who used to work for the church here in New Mexico and now does volunteer work. I know she does maintain frequent contact with people who work at the archdiocese. I will ask her if she can find out any other information and if so I will send it to you. I have been to church at Christo Rey on Canyon Road and it is such a beautiful church!! God Bless you Lumena!!!
It is super easy to disinfect a small chapel daily. Your priest should be open to adorers looking after that. They could even open limited hours per day or one day per week...... Ours is still open but I could see, since it is 24 hour, if people are afraid to go coverage could be very difficult and it having to temporarily close. I plan to push for the above if it looks like it may close.
So sad Padraig! I just pray that we can continue to have adoration and confession which is what will remain in our parish for now.
Trump is so clever. He has co-opted Pelosi's proposals for dealing with the virus in an act of bi-partisanship. This blunts Pelosi's options to attack, lest she attack herself.
Spain to follow Italy into lockdown as virus cases soar BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain decided Saturday to follow Italy in declaring a nationwide lockdown to slow the accelerating spread of the coronavirus epidemic, Spanish media reported. Spain’s decision came as European countries took ever more severe, though widely varying, measures to reduce contact between their citizens and slow the pandemic. China — where the virus first emerged late last year — continued to ease up lockdown measures in its hardest-hit region. According to a copy of the royal decree seen by The Associated Press, Spain’s government was to announce Saturday that it is placing tight restrictions on movement for the nation of 46 million people while declaring a two-week state of emergency. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was due to address the nation in the afternoon. Health authorities in Spain said Saturday that coronavirus infections have reached 5,753 people, half of them in the capital, Madrid. That represents a national increase of over 1,500 in 24 hours. The country had 136 deaths, up from 120. The number of new cases has dwindled in China, but the virus has in recent weeks spread exponentially in the Middle East, Europe and North America, leading President Donald Trump to declare a state of emergency for the United States on Friday. By Saturday, more than 145,000 infections and over 5,400 deaths had been confirmed worldwide. Europe has now become the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, with countries imposing a cascade of restrictions in efforts to prevent their health systems collapsing under the load of cases. Schools, bars and shops not selling essential goods are among the facilities being closed in many places. Residents in Madrid, which has around half the infections, and northeastern Catalonia had already awoken Saturday to shuttered bars and restaurants and other non-essential commercial outlets as ordered by regional authorities. Madrid ordered city parks closed and Seville canceled its Easter Week processions — one of Spain’s most important religious and cultural events. Spain’s measures to date, though, had fallen short of those ordered by Italy, the worst-hit European country, which has reached a total of over 17,600 confirmed cases — the largest outbreak after China — with 1,266 deaths. The government in Rome has ordered an unprecedented lockdown, ordering businesses to close and restricting people’s movement. Mayors of many Italian cities, including Rome and Milan, decided to close public playgrounds and parks. Under a government decree issued earlier in the week, people had been allowed in parks as long as they kept at least a distance of 1 meter between each other. While limiting public life to a minimum, Premier Giuseppe Conte has said production — particularly of food and health supplies — must not stop. On Saturday morning, union and industrial leaders reached an agreement on special measures to keep factories running. At noon, people around Italy came out on their balconies, terraces, gardens or simply leaned out from open windows to clap for several minutes in a gesture of thanks to medical staff. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover. Elsewhere in Europe, some countries moved to isolate themselves from their neighbors. Denmark closed its borders and halted passenger traffic to and from the country, a measure that was due to last through April 13. Travelers were to be turned away at the border if they are unable to show that they have “a legitimate reason” to enter, for example they are Danish citizens or residents. “I know that the overall list of measures is very extreme and will be seen as very extreme, but I am convinced that it’s worth it,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said. Poland was closing its borders starting at midnight and denying all foreigners entry unless they lived in Poland or had personal ties there. Non-citizens allowed in will be quarantined for 14 days. The Czech Republic and Slovakia took similar action. Russia said its land borders with Norway and Poland will be closed to most foreigners beginning Sunday. On the other side of the globe, New Zealand announced that all incoming passengers, including New Zealand citizens, will be required to isolate themselves for 14 days, with few exceptions. Philippine officials announced a night curfew in the capital and said millions of people in the densely populated region should only go out of their homes during the daytime for work or urgent errands. The steps being implemented globally increasingly mirror those taken by China, which in January made the unprecedented decision to halt outbound transportation from cities with a combined population of more than 60 million people, starting with the epicenter, Wuhan in the central province of Hubei. The spread of COVID-19 in the country has slowed dramatically, according to China’s National Health Commission. Whereas the commission reported thousands of new cases daily only one month ago, it said Saturday that there were 13 new deaths and just 11 new cases, including people who recently arrived in China from other affected countries like Italy. The government of Hubei lowered its health risk assessments for all counties in the province outside of Wuhan, the only city that remains “high-risk.” Several Hubei municipalities are gradually resuming public transportation services and reopening businesses. Hundreds of parks, museums and art galleries have re-opened in Shanghai in another sign that epidemic-related restrictions are lifting. The waning outbreak in China stands in contrast with an escalating number of infections elsewhere. In the U.S., which reported its 50th death Friday, Trump said the new emergency decree will open up $50 billion for state and local governments to respond to the crisis. The president said the decree also gave the secretary of health and human services emergency powers to waive federal regulations to give doctors and hospitals “flexibility” in treating patients. Drug company executives vowed to work together and with the government to quickly expand the country’s coronavirus testing capabilities, which are far behind those in many countries. Cases topped 2,100 across the U.S., where thousands of schools have been closed, concerts and sporting events canceled and Broadway theaters shut down. Trump has halted his trademark political rallies, following the lead of Democratic rivals Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. https://apnews.com/1dde718068517f188b3fa65a7edcbf86
Why plague victims consecrated themselves to St. Joseph When the plague ravaged Europe, victims would frequently turn to St. Joseph and his miraculous intercession. Plagues have a long history in Europe, and when Christians were in the midst of such a crisis, they frequently turned to St. Joseph. Beyond asking for his powerful intercession, many Christians would make personal consecrations to St. Joseph, offering to him their entire lives in hopes that they and their families would be spared from the plague. In the book The Glories of the Catholic Church, the author explains, “How successful St. Joseph is also in curing his clients, securing them even from the greatest of all distempers, the plague, we may gather from his defending the city of Avenson from being utterly destroyed by it about ten years since, upon account of a solemn vow made to him of forever celebrating his feast.” Besides the city of Avenson, the city of Lyons was also the site of a miraculous recovery. Mr. Augery, an advocate in the parliament of Dauphine, being at Lyons, and understanding, on July 15, 1638, that Theodore Augery, his son, seven years of age, was seized by the plague … he made a vow to God, that if St. Joseph, by his intercession, would procure his son’s recovery, and preserve his family from the plague, he would for nine days together hear Mass in his church in his honor… the sick youth, being visited by the plague surgeons, who gave him up for dead, was taken out of the house, and carried to St. Laurence, the pest-house, for fear of infecting others. Here he found himself perfectly well, nor were any more of his family, nine in number, infected. This was not an isolated incident, as St. Joseph repeatedly interceded for plague victims and God cured their illnesses. Tevenet, a good old man of St. Laurence Dauger, a village near Lyons, infected with the plague, asked the vicar of the place whether there were no means for his recovery, who answered him that there were none but by having recourse to St. Joseph, and by making a vow every year to keep his feast … The pious old man immediately made the vow, and at the same time found himself freed from the plague. While proper medical attention should always be sought, as well as following instructions given by government authorities, Christians throughout the centuries highlight the need for prayer to be included in one’s response to a plague. God will always respond to a contrite heart and if it is in his will, has the power to cure and protect individuals from diseases. In this respect, St. Joseph has been shown to be a powerful intercessor, leading Christian souls closer to God, petitioning the Lord to have mercy on the sick and suffering. Above all, St. Joseph teaches us to trust God in all circumstances and place our lives in his hands. https://aleteia.org/2020/03/13/why-plague-victims-consecrated-themselves-to-st-joseph/
Coronavirus leads Catholic churches to make changes to Communion In face of spreading disease, some dioceses are forbidding the Host to be distributed on the tongue. The Archdiocese of Seattle, Washington, which is experiencing one of the most serious outbreaks in the U.S. of the coronavirus disease COVID-19, has ordered that Communion be distributed only in the hand, that holy water fonts in all churches be emptied, and that church-goers avoid physical contact as much as possible. The guidelines outlined in a letter sent to pastors today, are effective immediately. “The coronavirus is top of mind for everyone,” Archbishop Paul D. Etienne, who leads the archdiocese, said in the letter. “In caring for all members of our community–especially the elderly and the vulnerable–we are carrying out the mission of the Church.” The archbishop said that parishioners who are sick or experiencing symptoms should stay home, since they are not obliged to attend Mass in that condition. In fact, out of concern for others, such persons should avoid going to church until they are well. Measures outlined in Etienne’s letter include: Ministers who distribute Communion must wash hands before Mass and use an alcohol-based antibacterial solution before and after distributing the Hosts. Communion should be distributed only by placing the Host in the recipient’s hand, rather than on the tongue, and only under the species of bread, not wine. Priests giving a blessing to an individual should make the sign of the cross in the air above the person’s head, rather than touching the head. Liturgical vessels, such as chalices, should be washed with hot, soapy water and towel-dried after their ritual purification after Communion. Holy water fonts should be drained Churches in high risk environments should undergo regular disinfecting of surfaces that are frequently touched, such as door handles, pew tops and water fountains. Etienne also urged people to avoid hand-to-hand contact as much as possible. Church greeters should hold the door for people rather than shake hands. Parishioners should not hold hands while praying the Lord’s Prayer. And they should simply say to one another “Peace be with you” during the ritual “Sign of Peace,” rather than shake hands or embrace. The archbishop also invited parishioners to pray, saying, “We stand in solidarity with all those impacted by disease including people who are infected, their families, health workers and governments working to slow its spread.” The Archdiocese of Seattle was not the first diocese in the country to restrict reception of Communion to the hand, however. On February 27, Bishop Joe Vásquez of Austin, Texas, asked parishes to temporarily distribute holy Communion in the hand, rather than on the tongue. He also requested a temporary end to the distribution of the Precious Blood at Mass. Texas is one of 12 states that had confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday. Since Jan. 21, health officials have identified nearly 100 cases in the U.S. On Tuesday, the Archdiocese of Chicago issued guidelines that it said were based on guidance from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Divine Worship. The guidelines include the requirement for priests, deacons, altar servers and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to wash their hands before Mass begins and to use an alcohol-based, anti-bacterial solution before and after distributing Holy Communion. In addition, priests must thoroughly wash with soap and hot water all vessels used at Mass, once they are purified ritually after Communion. The Precious Blood is not to be distributed, and reception of the Host in the hand is encouraged. “Given the frequency of direct contact with saliva in the distribution of Holy Communion on the tongue, every consideration should be given by each individual to receive Holy Communion reverently in open hands for the time being,” the guidelines say. In addition, parishioners are to refrain from physical contact during the Sign of Peace and during the Lord’s Prayer and to refrain from using holy water fonts. “Faithful who are sick or are experiencing symptoms of sickness are not obliged to attend Mass, and out of charity they ought not to attend,” the guidelines conclude. The spokeswoman for the U.S. Bishops’ Conference, Chieko Noguchi, clarified that the national conference has no authority to issue nationwide directives on questions of whether distribution of Communion should be changed or if the celebration of Mass should be temporarily suspended. “That falls to the discretion of the individual bishops who make their decisions based on what is most appropriate for the circumstances of their diocese,” Noguchi told Aleteia. “Given the recent public health concerns with coronavirus, the chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Divine Worship shared some helpful considerations with bishops regarding their role in regulating liturgical celebrations.” “The considerations for if/when it becomes necessary to take preventive steps in their respective dioceses included: reminding parishes to use common sense hygiene practices; reminding Catholics that they’re not obliged to attend Mass if they’re sick; reminding bishops that they can suspend distribution of Holy Communion via the chalice and physical contact at the sign of peace; and that in more serious circumstances, they can suspend public liturgical celebrations,” Noguchi said. https://aleteia.org/2020/03/03/coronavirus-leads-catholic-churches-to-make-changes-to-communion/
A couple of heavenly helpers: St. Anthony the Great – Patron of those affected by infectious diseases One of the greatest saints of the early Church, Anthony was one of the first monks and is considered the founder and father of organized Christian monasticism. He organized disciples into a community and these communities eventually spread throughout Egypt. Anthony is known as Anthony the Great, Anthony of Egypt, Anthony of the Desert, and Anthony of Thebes. He is also known as the Father of All Monks. His feast day is celebrated on January 17. St. Anthony the Great is also invoked as a patron against infectious diseases. Edwin the Martyr (St. Edmund) — Patron for victims of pandemics Edmund is an acknowledged patron against pandemics. Much is written about this saint from the 9th century who died in 869. Interestingly though, hardly anything is known for certain about him. Yet there are churches all over England dedicated to him. The Danes murdered him when they conquered his army in 869. Edmund the Martyr, in addition to being the patron saint invoked against pandemics, is also the patron of torture victims and protection from the plague.
Denmark is closing its borders to foreigners. Isn't it amazing how countries can be impacted by a little old 'flu and a flight ban imposed by a US President who once was the butt of everybody's jokes.
The way things are going in Italy they may want to stay in China!! Italians in China Caught Between Two Coronavirus Epidemics (AFP) — Sara Platto’s mother in Italy called her “crazy” for staying in Wuhan even as the virus-hit city was quarantined in January. Now she’s offering advice to people back home on how to cope. Platto, who lives with her 12-year-old son at the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, rejected four offers of evacuation from the Italian government after refusing to abandon her two cats and deciding it was safe enough to stay in China. “It’s not Ebola,” Platto, who works at Jiangnan University, told AFP. She has spent more than 50 days cooped up at home, taking turns with her son to use one computer for online classes and work. Italians enduring China’s health crisis and draconian measures that have left them effectively housebound for weeks now find themselves watching similar scenes unfold at home. Italy — where the virus has killed more than 1,000 people in just over two weeks, making it the hardest-hit country outside China where over 3,100 have died — has imposed a lockdown unprecedented in Western Europe. All stores except for pharmacies and food shops have been closed and residents are to stay at home except to travel to work, shop for provisions, or seek medical help. “They are freaking out, because it’s something they’re not used to,” Platto said of people in her home city of Brescia in the northern region of Lombardy, where most of Italy’s infections have been detected. “What I’m saying to everybody is don’t panic, because panic is worse than a virus.” Surveillance Platto’s Chinese neighbours in Wuhan were touched by her decision to stay in the city, where the virus was first detected in December and has been cut off from the world with no air transport since January 23. They brought her a “big bag of spaghetti” and a note that said “Sara, be strong” after learning that she was from Italy. But as the number of infections in China falls while overseas outbreaks continue to grow, Chinese authorities have stepped up surveillance of foreigners for fear of imported cases. Beijing on Wednesday ordered all international arrivals to the city to go into 14-day quarantine, while airline passengers from Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan are being handled separately from other travellers. In one central Beijing district, neighbourhood volunteers and police repeatedly demanded information from Italians specifically, including making unannounced house calls, even for people who had not left China recently. Francesco Abbonizio, a youth football coach in the capital, spent the first two weeks of his time on a recent trip to Italy avoiding social contact — and now has to quarantine himself again after returning to China on Wednesday. “Someone in my family was very scared of the virus and refused to meet me even after the two weeks,” he said. “Right now all of them are locked down in their house.” Trip cancelled Marco, a Beijing resident working in the theatre industry, has not left China since the start of the outbreak and cancelled a planned trip home to Italy in March, his first in over two years. He said he did not want to “create panic” arriving from China in his Tuscan hometown of only 16,000 people with his wife, who is Chinese. “People are not always so good at rationalising things,” he told AFP, adding that he did not want his family to endure any negative reaction from other residents of his hometown. Before Italy confirmed its first cases of the virus, Chinese communities in the country said they faced racist behaviour. Chinese tourists were spat at in Venice, a family in Turin was accused of carrying the disease, and mothers in Milan used social media to call for Italian children to be kept away from Chinese classmates. “I am worried more for my family actually,” Marco said, “and about the poor sense of community that my country is having lately.” https://www.breitbart.com/europe/20...ina-caught-between-two-coronavirus-epidemics/
Agree with everything. We are in a Lenten desert. So whether such draconian steps are necessary or not here is where we are and Jesus has permitted it.
Listening to a doctor on Fox news this morning. He said that historically pandemics will last for three months, and if this holds true it may come to an end by summer. I have mixed feelings about this, good that it may end by summer, but three months is a long time to ride this out.
I think you are right Lynn. This is their last big weapon. I do believe God's Hand is on him and he and the white hats who are trying to restore our country and free it have factored in this sort of attack. But they all need prayer back up for sure. A lot of prayer!
I live in Los Angeles and I've been preparing for the last 6 weeks, my workplace has closed ostensibly till the end of the month(but it will be longer), and the last thing I did was get a gun. Now nobody can force their way in and steal my toilet paper.
