After he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone. — Matthew 14:23. One of the most heartbreaking aspects of the virus is how many people who are alone. Visitors can’t come to nursing homes or assisted living facilities, widowers must grieve by themselves, young…
Two Pandemics?
I listened to Bishop Curry yesterday talk about two pandemics. One is the coronavirus which at some point will no longer pose a threat, the sooner the better. The other is a pandemic of self-centeredness that may be an even greater threat long term. I recommend you go on to You Tube and listen to…
The Human Touch
Sometimes, I have a terrible feeling that I am dying not from the virus, but from being untouchable. — Amanda Heggs, AIDS patient. A friend wrote recently how much he missed a handshake, and how he hopes that it will not be lost forever. Daily, we hear of the tragedy when spouses can’t be with each other…
Living To Do
A few weeks back I wrote about immunity and didn’t do a very good job. People thought I was angry. I apologize, and will try again with a different twist. There comes a time in many of our lives when we realize that friends and neighbors are getting seriously ill and a few even die.…