Fr Rory Writes:

Psalm 91 continued….. On Our Way

He will cover you with his feathers,

and under his wings you will find refuge;

His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

You will not fear the terror of night,

nor the arrow that flies by day,

nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,

nor the plague that destroys at midday.

Recently we hear a lot about signs and disturbances. Some churches give them a lot of attention and with lots of events, plagues of locusts in Africa, our own Corona Virus, with oceans of evidence of global warming, it is important to stay focused.

God is my safe place; God is our safe place.

Yes, it is important that we take care of our health. To this end, trips to the gym and any array of medicine and other activities can be conducive to good health. So many other activities add to the cares of our lives, that we can lose sight of what is most important. In the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 24, even with all the signs Jesus councils us: the end is not so soon and that no one knows, only The Father in heaven, when this will come to pass. It is for us to remain focused upon Jesus. The more we come to rely upon Him this will influence our response to this crisis.

Isolation will bring a lot of suffering, and a very special place in our prayers must be for those in very difficult situations, with mental health, and other social issues. Prayers also for families with small children, confined to very small and inadequate space for homes.

Pray constantly and never lose heart, and because I am speaking to the converted, grace and peace be with you at this time:

But the last words belong to the distressed and those greatly afflicted, Jesus be with them in their hour of need. As you were consoled in the Garden of Gethsemane, send your Holy Angels to watch over them that none may be lost and all will be saved.