Posted on 03/07/2020 6:02:24 AM PST by Kaslin
Yeah, you show the virus you ain’t a-feared!
“Iranians licking religious shrines in defiance of coronavirus spread “
https://nypost.com/2020/03/02/iranians-licking-religious-shrines-in-defiance-of-coronavirus-spread
Would you run to a village infected with Ebola and hug and kiss people there?
When someone has the flu, do you hug and kiss them?
When you go to the bathroom....do you wash your hands afterwards?
Christians are susceptible to germs like everyone else. Why? Because we live in a world impacted by sin. Our bodies are mortal and will eventually succumb to death.
As believers in Christ should we fear death? No. We have a far, far better life awaiting us with our Lord and Savior.
But God has given us a brain and He expects us to use it.
I have to wonder when was the last time this “catholic” went to Mass during lent.
Many churches have opted to remove the holy water during lent as a way to remind the faithful that we are dust without God.
I noticed this last weekend. All it says is that all/most Catholic clergy get their information from the MSM.
It’s not just them, the VA has new visiting guidelines prompted by the coronavirus. They didn’t last year with the deadly flu but they do with this.
God gave you a brain to think with, and an admonition not to “test” Him. In other words, don’t prove your lack of faith by standing in front of an approaching bus. I suspect that you will be told after you cross over that you should have not stepped in front of that bus. It is called judgement.
sfl
Are people here planning to attend mass with a mask on tomorrow?
"Redemptive suffering" is not scriptural. "Redemptive suffering" theology conflates suffering for one's faith and suffering from sickness and disease. They are two entirely different things.
If you believe in "Redemptive suffering", I suggest you find a way to contract as many diseases as you can and cut off a limb or two - so you can "suffer for Christ" (sarc).
The Father gave His Son to suffer and die for our redemption, which includes healing from disease. I suggest you read, Isaiah 53 and Psalms 91 to understand that sickness is not a blessing - it's a curse.
Our parish only removes the holy water during HOLY WEEK.
I am dismayed that our Bishop has suggested that we receive the Precious Body in our hands rather than on our tongue.
Oh ye of little faith! If God wants you, He will take you!
As Jesus said it will rain on the just and the unjust and the coronavirus will infect in similar fashion. Act accordingly.
The Lord did not call us to be stupid. See are to be wise as serpents and gentle as doves.
Our church has suspended the Welcome greeting during the church service. The church is elderly, over 60, top heavy. No point in risking illness.
*****
Does it really matter which way Communion is received?
Although, I think in that particular passage the rain was a good thing (for crops), not the “rain on your parade” type. But, yeah, to be purely mercenary - the more people embrace a Darwin Award, the more food for me & mine.
one can help others much better if one stays alive
She is VERY Catholic! The ONLY day there is no Holy Water is Good Friday!
I am dismayed that our Bishop has suggested that we receive the Precious Body in our hands rather than on our tongue.
Oh ye of little faith! If God wants you, He will take you!
You do realize the virus lives in the saliva right? So imagine the accidental touch of an infected parishioner’s tongue with the Priest’s finger and then the Priest touches the next host and this is passed to the next person...
Hey... the next time you are very sick, avoid medical care.
If God wants you, he will take you!
Every day is suffering. I don’t see how it is redemptive.
The author is ignorant of what the Bible teaches. God gave the people rules about cleanliness. If you touch a dead body, clean yourself, Lepers should live outside the village and away from the people, bury your poop outside your camp,etc.
If the priest has it and wiped his nose at the beginning of the service, he will give it to every parishioner.
It’s interesting to me how many Christians will devolve to Christian Scientist under certain circumstances.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.