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of contagion. Some will be scandalized by the lack of faith. “Surely God will not permit infection via the sacraments!” Maybe they’re right. In the Church’s 2,000-year history, which has included episodes of plague, there are no proven cases of contagion via holy communion.</p> <p>On the other hand, we Catholics believe in <em>faith <strong>and</strong> reason</em>. Both-and, not either-or. God typically works through the laws of His Creation, not despite them. Therefore, even a sacrament, where the Divine is present, doesn’t necessarily preclude the spread of germs. I think our bishops are exercising an abundance of caution.</p> <h2>Let’s talk about the Great Toilet Paper Panic.</h2> <p>Panic buying has generated a lot of memes and jokes on social media, but there’s a serious downside. There are people limited by financial means, or mobility, or both, who shop once a fortnight. Now they’re deprived of basic goods — toiletries, medicine, pasta — because the richer and more mobile have unnecessarily hoarded excess supply in their garage.</p> <p>Commentators decry the decline of civility. Some blame politicians. Others blame Hollywood. I think it’s simpler than that. This is not a demonstration of “what we’ve become.” This is a demonstration of “who we are.” This is the fruit of Original Sin.</p> <p>Fear is the chief activator of our faults. I say that a lot, because I think it’s important to remember. It’s true of the individual, and it’s true of the human race. Fear is the chief activator of our faults.</p> <p>Fear leads to irrational and selfish behavior, and irrational and selfish behavior leads to empty supermarket shelves. I watch videos of panic buying, and I think, “That’s me!” But for the grace of God, there go you and I.</p> <h2>What’s the best <em>spiritual</em> response?</h2> <p>The best response to fear — any fear — is: Name it. Claim it. Tame it.</p> <p>Take it to prayer. What are you, personally, afraid of? Is it getting sick? Dying? Maybe it’s someone else. An elderly relative. Or perhaps someone younger, who has a compromised immune system.</p> <p>Whenever you’re distressed — whether its cause is coronavirus or something else — give it to the Lord. If possible, hasten to the Tabernacle at the first opportunity, and stay there until you’re at peace. Peace <em>is</em> God’s will for you! “Peace be with you,” he tells us. “My peace I give you. A peace the world cannot give, that is my gift to you.”</p> <p>Nonetheless, God doesn’t work magic. Jesus chooses to work <em>with</em> us, not <em>on</em> us. So first we have to name, claim and tame. Our Lord, who is generous, provides powerful means:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.</strong> <em>Any</em> time before the Tabernacle is time well spent. It’s transformative.</li> <li><strong>Meditation. </strong>Be it meditative reading of the Gospels, or praying the Rosary, or the way of the Cross, or the prayer of silence. Meditative prayer focuses our thoughts and calms our nerves.</li> <li><strong>Frequent Confession. Frequent Communion.</strong> The sacraments. The greatest means of all. Christ himself.</li> </ul> <p>People out there are fearful. Some of them are your friends and neighbours. You help them a lot, when you seek the Lord’s peace.</p> <p>Fear and anxiety are <em>th</em>e most contagious human affects. Science tells us that — and so does the scene of empty supermarket shelves. But you and I have the remedy. The grace of God. 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src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/042d755aedcc0f36f7d07c39117cb54a?s=80&d=identicon&r=pg' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/042d755aedcc0f36f7d07c39117cb54a?s=160&d=identicon&r=pg 2x' class='avatar avatar-80 photo' height='80' width='80' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </div> <div class="comment_postinfo"> <span class="fn"><a href="http://timeforreflections.blogspot.com" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">Victor S E Moubarak</a></span> <span class="comment_date"> on 14 March 2020 at 10:48 am </span> </div> <div class="comment_area"> <div class="comment-content clearfix"> <p>Thank you for this post, Countrypriest.</p> <p>God bless.</p> <span class="reply-container"><a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://www.acountrypriest.com/the-coronavirus-and-supernatural-outlook/?replytocom=120732#respond' data-commentid="120732" data-postid="13944" data-belowelement="comment-120732" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Victor S E Moubarak" 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a family or individually the rosary, divine mercy chaplet, the Liturgy of the Hours, stations of the cross, etc. Since public gatherings are not allowed. God bless us all!</p> <span class="reply-container"><a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link' href='https://www.acountrypriest.com/the-coronavirus-and-supernatural-outlook/?replytocom=141687#respond' data-commentid="141687" data-postid="13944" data-belowelement="comment-141687" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to laycistercians" aria-label='Reply to laycistercians'>Reply</a></span> </div> </div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="li-comment-283452"> <article id="comment-283452" class="comment-body clearfix"> <div class="comment_avatar"> <img alt='John' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b62b78e8bb2473f0cdf3f9f5fb6a9ee3?s=80&d=identicon&r=pg' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b62b78e8bb2473f0cdf3f9f5fb6a9ee3?s=160&d=identicon&r=pg 2x' class='avatar avatar-80 photo' height='80' width='80' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </div> <div class="comment_postinfo"> <span class="fn">John</span> <span class="comment_date"> on 8 May 2022 at 4:59 pm </span> </div> <div class="comment_area"> <div class="comment-content clearfix"> <p>I was given a vision in 2019 amongst the vision I saw was the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon Australia.<br /> It reminded me of Marjorie Liddy and her vision and her message.<br /> I met Marjorie at St Augustine Church in Melbourne 600 Burke St.<br /> I found her rather shy or one could say rather meek.</p> <p>In my vision the Holy Spirit was outpoured as a visible sign for the whole world to see.<br /> Yes just I recall this sign is to happen above the sacred rock that one that is the heart of Australia.<br /> Liddy spoke of prayer and conversion being important for the salvation not only of Australia but from Australia great renewal of faith would spread across the whole world.</p> <p>The Lord in the vision I had in 2019 spoke of a plague to affect every nation.<br /> I saw a great fire stretching from Queensland down to Victoria.<br /> It was at the 2019 Christmas midnight service that I saw this vision.<br /> At that time the fires were not joined as one great fire.<br /> I saw a cyclone come up from the south making landfall in Queensland.<br /> It turned into a tropical depression and put out the fires from Queensland down to Victoria.<br /> Then I saw a vision of fire coming down from heaven, this brought fear into my soul.<br /> Do not fear this is a sign that will appear in Australia from Australia and I will send blessings upon the world.<br /> Everyone will witness this great sign, and everyone will know it is I the Lord who is responsible for the sign.<br /> This is the great south land of the Holy Spirit and anyone country that intends to invade Australia will have to face the Holy Spirit who will defend her.<br /> China will start a war after the three plagues come to an end, only two are natural and one is a man made variant.</p> <p>I have a friend wis a priest and I asked him what did he feel in the Spirit regarding the Covid virus.<br /> His experience is like mine it is less a virus and more a spiritual thing.<br /> It attacks your spirituality and produces such lethargy that it stops one from the desire to pray.<br /> So I prayed the Rosary and recovered quickly.<br /> The strongest message was do not fear for it is I the Lord who brings these things upon the world.<br /> This world is going to be purified.<br /> If we don’t commit to conversion in Australia China will rule over Australia three and a half years.</p> <p>Three days of Darkness.<br /> Three years of mercy then no more mercy but I have understood mercy not only frees us but it also punishes us.<br /> Mercy requires discipline like Christ Jesus on the cross.<br /> It is not the end of the world, three days of Darkness was explained to me as the final Passover where the Holy Spirit will fall upon us all and we will see our souls and our spirit as The Father sees us.<br /> Marjorie’s book written by a priest contains the history of prophecy about Australia and that Mary Help of Christians is our patron.<br /> The angle standing on our shore facing the east.<br /> As ships come from China attempting to make a military attack against Australia the Lord sends his Angle who has one foot on our shore and the other in the ocean facing our enemy.<br /> I saw the enemy being turned around in fear.<br /> The three days of darkness to help one to understand.<br /> Read the book of Exodus, the Lord seems to indicate to me that for us to overcome the evil of this world we need to fight like the Israelites did and the lord will save us.</p> <p>When the three days of Darkness happens remain inside your home do not go outside. 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