Who is he kidding? Closing the borders and locking ourselves inside our houses is keeping the virus away. Not to mention keeping 3 feet distance.

Never has humanity been so united as now by a coronavirus that “knows no borders,” the preacher of the papal household, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, said on Good Friday. MORE

Vol 13 Issue 16 ~ Editor: Rev. Fr. Courtney Edward Krier
April 18, 2020 ~ Vigil of the Resurrectio

1.      What is the Holy Eucharist
2.      Quasimodo Sunday
3.      Pope Saint Julius I
4.      Family and Marriage
5.      Articles and notices
Dear Reader:

The Vatican has issued a public statement thanking China for its solidarity with the Holy See shown in donations of medical supplies to combat the spread of the coronavirus. MORE

A rosary made out of blue and white balloons was released into the sky in Italy, giving hope to many quarantined Italians as they were stuck in their apartments, according to a video. MORE

So much for environmental benefits, out the window now.

Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the U.S. were busy banning straws, limiting takeout containers and mandating that shoppers bring reusable bags or pay a small fee as the movement to eliminate single-use plastics took hold in mainstream America. MORE

The daily noon bulletin released by the Holy See Press Office contained an announcement regarding the institution of a new commission to study the possibility of women deacons. MORE

Yesterday it was probably, but today’s it’s certainly.

Pope Francis said he believes the Chinese coronavirus pandemic is “certainly nature’s response” to humanity’s failure to address the “partial catastrophes” wrought by human-induced climate change. MORE

The Wisconsin Dairy Alliance says dairy farmers are dumping milk into fields and down drains, retailers are limiting consumers dairy purchases, and farmers are left questioning if the milk they produce will be get picked up or if they will even get paid. MORE

“And whilst they were at supper, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke: and gave to his disciples, and said: Take ye, and eat. This is my body.”
[Matthew 26:26]

If you needed a break from news of the coronavirus pandemic or just wanted a change of pace by staring at the stars all you needed to do was look up: The pink “supermoon”  appeared Tuesday night. VIDEO