MyCatholicSource.com - 'Quick Help' Page: Why This Covid Fiasco?

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Although we may not presently know the specific reason(s) that God has permitted this 'Covid fiasco' (although one might suppose the pandemic might be a chastisement for rampant, grave sins such as Eucharistic abuses, abortion, fornication, divorce/adultery, contraception, etc.), we must trust that the Lord in His merciful love will bring good out of it. In fact, it is already observable that – despite tragic loss of life and regrettable harm to individuals – there have been some important benefits resulting from the pandemic. For example...

* More people have turned to God, including people who may not have thought about Him for a long time

* After being deprived for a while of the Holy Eucharist & Penance, many Catholics may have become more thankful for and dedicated to these precious gifts from God

* In some areas, undesirable practices at Mass have been suspended (e.g. lay ministers, Communion in the hand, hand shaking among the laity, handling filthy collection baskets, women singing in the sanctuary, etc.) [Note: Unfortunately, it is also true that some places have adopted unsuitable practices as a result of the pandemic.]

* More parents have been awakened to grave harm from public schools and have considered homeschooling

* Some parents have 'reconnected' with their children & some 'career women' may be reconsidering their choices to better serve their family

* Many people have thought more about what is really important in life

* People may have been encouraged to pray more

* Many people have been inspired to be better prepared for death

* People may have been 'awoken' politically & and may seek to 're-Christianize' society

* Various persons have been encouraged to perform acts of charity for others in need

* The 'idolization' of sports and entertainers may have been lessened somewhat

* Etc.

Although there have been a LOT of bad & evil things during the pandemic, there have been good things as well, such as those above – and these good things may not have occurred if not for the 'Covid fiasco'.

In any event, we must always...

1. Trust God and remember that we must all bear our crosses

2. Keep in mind that the soul is far more important than the body

3. Be ready for death at any time

We wish you good health and safety & God's abundant blessings.

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