The Stay-at-home order remains in effect at least through the end of May. Best wishes to all of you at home now. We hope that you have experienced God's love for you. Everything happens for a reason. Many EWTN hosts and local priests have suggested that the pandemic has led to a greater degree of communication between families and friends (in person or via technology) and an increased caring for the well-being of one another (even strangers). To paraphrase an episode of Father Spitzer’s Universe, don’t doubt God’s presence. Lots of people's bodies successfully heal and recover from the Coronavirus (Covid-19). God deserves credit. Things aren't as bad as they could have been without God's help and without us praying for help.
To aid your faith during quarantine, we added some pages at our site:
Prayers to recite for an end to Coronavirus:
Podcasts on faith during quarantine:
Uplifting articles about these issues:
Info about a special easy to get Plenary indulgence that helps those suffering in purgatory or your own future purgatory time:
Catholic Spirit Radio EWTN Mass:
Creative writings related to quarantine time:
A list of Central Illinois Mass times online video:
Community Calendar of Catholic online events: www.catholicspiritradio.com/community-calendar-
Info about receiving priestly blessings on radio:
Some external websites have tips for Faith during this unusual time
Live Eucharist Adoration: Scroll down. The bottom video streams 24 hrs:
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/hope-and-faith-in-the-time-of-covid-19
Many tips for Catholics dealing with this unusual time are at a Catholic organization’s site:
https://ascensionpress.com/pages/parish-resources
The diocese of Peoria posts updates and ministry resources regarding Coronavirus at https://cdop.org/coronavirus/
