A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 (Part 15): Not Foolish But Wise
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 (Part 15) NOT FOOLISH BUT WISE April 16, 2020 The biggest number of COVID-19 infections and deaths is now the USA.[1]And in the USA, the biggest numbers are in New York. Governor Andrew Cuomo, an avowed Catholic,[2]says that whatever progress there is in New York against COVID-19 […]
A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 (Part 14): Our Hope in God
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 (Part 14) OUR HOPE IN GOD April 14, 2020 Today’s readings: Acts 2:36-41 Psalm 33:4-5,18-19,20,22 John 20:11-18 COVID-19 rages on. One of the major negative effects for us Catholics is the non-availability of the sacraments, especially Mass and Holy Communion. We may identify with the sorrow of […]
A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 (Part 13): The Role of the Eucharist
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 (Part 13) THE ROLE OF THE EUCHARIST April 7, 2020 The world is in the deep darkness of sin. Many Christians have turned away from God, falling into apostasy. Many Catholics, who belong to the one true Church established by Jesus himself, are lapsed and nominal, or […]
A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 (Part 12): Our Way Out
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 (Part 12) OUR WAY OUT April 3, 2020 COVID-19 has brought the whole world to its knees. This means two things. For much of the world, it is being reduced to a position of helplessness and desperation. For Christians (and hopefully non-Christians as well), it means being […]
A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 (Part 11): The Raising of Lazarus
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 (Part 11) THE RAISING OF LAZARUS March 29, 2020 Today’s gospel: John 11:1-45 “Now a man was ill, Lazarus from Bethany” (v.1a). “Lazarus has died.” (v.14a). Today ill, tomorrow dead. This is happening to many due to COVID-19. This is distressing to relatives, friends and the community. “Jesus […]
A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 (Part 10): God’s Wisdom
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 (Part 10) GOD’S WISDOM March 27, 2020 As the scourge of COVID-19 goes on, the world’s so-called experts, pundits and kibitzers have their own respective solutions, with opinions and suggestions often contradictory to one another. But as this scourge is chastisement from God, then we need God’s […]
A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 (Part 9): God’s Chastisement
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 (Part 9) GOD’S CHASTISEMENT Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord March 25, 2020 In His justice, God punishes us for our transgressions. In His mercy, God forgives and heals us. In His love, God seeks to bring us back to Himself. The scourge of COVID-19 points […]
CHOSEN, ANOINTED, EMPOWERED
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL ON SERVANT LEADERSHIP (Part 146) CHOSEN, ANOINTED, EMPOWERED March 22, 2020 Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Today’s reading is about Samuel’s anointing of David as king. There are a number of things we can learn here about the call to servant leadership, which many of us are called to. God’s choice is […]
A Perspective on COVID-19 (Part 8): Worldwide Prayer
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19(Part 8) WORLDWIDE PRAYER “My son, when you are ill, do not delay,but pray to God, for it is he who heals.” Sirach 38:9 March 21, 2020 The COVID-19 crisis continues. If only we would learn the divine lessons, then these dark clouds provide a silver lining. What […]