News - November 2020

No one needs to be convinced we are fast approaching the end of a most difficult year. The pandemic has defined it, of course, with its consequences of fear and isolation, economic and health threats, and too much time on Zoom.

Fr. John Coleman reflects on ways we can put faith into action as we face an unprecedented global health crisis. During this pandemic we certainly face some of our fears, boredom, loneliness and loss of connection with many we know and love. But we also need to ask ourselves how we can grow in grace and achieve some spiritual growth amidst some of this negativity. Despite all the negative sides of the pandemic (increased drinking by some; growth in psychological problems), what are some spiritual practices which can help us weather and indeed grow during this time of negativity? In a poem entitled “Pandemic” Lynn Ungar suggests we reframe this moment.

I read something this week written by the Quaker Parker Palmer I’d like to share with you. He writes: For those of us who want to see democracy survive and thrive – and we are legion – the heart is where everything begins: