"Chaos.
"In the last week the coronavirus
pandemic has created a spirit of chaos here in the States, as it had
already in Europe. The spread of COVID-19 has suddenly halted our daily
rhythms and routines. It has compromised our work and our play
(farewell, March Madness. I'll miss you). It’s a surreal situation.
"Because it is something totally new
and unknown, we're left feeling uncertain. Uncertainty produces
confusion. Confusion in turn leads to panic. And panic begets chaos.
". . . Prudent social distancing is one thing. Spiritual distancing is another issue altogether.
"As long as the virus continues to
spread, so too will it cause spiritual chaos. And yet, despite all the
uncertainty and fear, despite the darkness, this remains true: God can
bring order out of chaos."
In a recent commentary, Brother Jordan Zajac, O.P., reflected on how it is "possible to praise God in the midst of suffering, to trust in him and find hope amidst the hopelessness."
To access Br. Jordan's complete post, please visit:
Dominicana: Distance and Desire (17 MAR 20)
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