We offer these resources for you to stay engaged, hopeful and supportive with others.
COVID-19 and Catholic Social Teaching and Ignatian Wisdom for Troubled Times
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North Carolinians can call the Hope4NC Helpline to talk with trained counselors who provide emotional support and share resources on building coping skills during times of crisis. Additional resources and information: Managing Overall Health and Wellness Resources A Coronavirus Prayer for this Weary Winter An Ignatian Examen for Life During COVID-19 An Ignatian Examen for Racial Justice Awareness Click here to pray. Parents! An Invitation to a Little Peace... Prayer & Reflection: Examen for Racism Song: Be Not Afraid by Catholic Artists from Home Praise Song for the Pandemic AbbeyoftheArts.com "Examen for Teens with Anxiety>>” a helpful approach to the Examen for anyone experiencing anxiety in these difficult days. JesuitResource.org>> Xavier University offers a collection of Ignatian prayers, quotes, reflections, and other resources. Sacred Space: Your Daily Prayer Online Hope & Community in time of Coronavirus |
Join JRS/USA for a live reading of the Stations of the Cross with Fr. James Martin, SJ. Join us, as we accompany Jesus on his journey, as we reflect in solidarity and pray for displaced people around the world. The live event will be recorded, so you can return to this as a spiritual resource throughout the Lenten season. You can also download a copy our stations here: https://www.jrsusa.org/resource/stations-of-the-cross/
Kennedy Lecture VIDEO Who Are My Brothers and Sisters? Being the Good Samaritan in Today's World Joan Rosenhauer, JRS/USA See the article by Pope Francis referenced in Fr. Shea's homily: Gerard O'Connell, America's Vatican correspondent writes In new encyclical, Pope Francis envisions ‘renewed hope’ from universal love, open to ‘every man and woman’ Bill McCormick, S.J. a contributing editor at America, shares Pope Francis wants ‘Fratelli Tutti’ to move us to action—like the Good Samaritan Colleen Dulle, host of "Inside the Vatican," gives her top five takeaways from the new document. What is Ignatian Spirituality?>> Five Things the Spiritual Exercises Taught Me About Jesus Fr. Shea Vocation Article CNH page 32 http://catholicnewsherald.com/home-page/current-edition Interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci, a graduate of multiple Jesuit institutions - Regis HS NYC, and the College of the Holy Cross, MA Dr. Fauci's Jesuit Education Helped Prepare Him for this... from AMDG A Jesuit Podcast >>
America magazine: How Can Catholics Help Lead Fight Against Racism Devotional: We Will Breathe Again From the blog Caffeinated Catholic, a prayer series on racism that engages scripture in a very Ignatian way. Engaging in a Racial Examination of Conscience PEACE AND JUSTICE - The Ignatian Way>>
Catholic News Herald link http://catholicnewsherald.com/
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How to make a Spiritual Communion Catholic Churches Listing of Jesuit Parishes St Peter Church Videos on YouTube Catholic Current (USCCB) Mass Resources and Prayer https://catholiccurrent.org/covid19/ Sunday Connection for families |
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Practice Good Hygiene Please follow the following good hygiene practice to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 from MeckNC.gov:
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning product.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%–95% alcohol.
- Practice social distancing by staying at home and staying at least six feet distant when you do need to go out.
NC Division of Public Health NC COVID19 Updates https://www.ncdhhs.gov/press-releases?field_agency_department_tid=All&field_press_release_terms_tid=688
Center for Disease Control : www.cdc.gov/COVID19
Please keep the sick, caregivers and all healthcare workers in your prayers as we respond to the current coronavirus outbreak.
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