Preserving life is greater

In today's Gospel (Jn 5:1-16) Jesus healed a man on the sabbath. In this time of pandemic, we are likewise called to adjust crucial practices of our faith to preserve life.

Jesus power crosses (social) distance

During this time of social distancing we can feel separated not just from family and friends but also from Jesus. We can question whether Jesus' grace and power can work in our lives when we are kept physically away from the Mass and Sacraments. The Gospel today (John 4:46-54) offers hope because it shows us that physical distance is no impediment to the power of Jesus.

Finding Jesus in the pandemic

Suffering is not a punishment from God. Rather, today's Gospel (John 9) shows us that Jesus is with us during hard times bringing about some good. Discovering what Jesus is doing during this pandemic will take time. A good way to start understanding this extraordinary situation is by consciously recognizing some blessing that happens each day.