Bishop Tobin on the Spiritual Supply Chain

"The supply chain. It's another one of those pandemic phrases that has, regrettably, forced its way into everyday conversation. According to Wikipedia, the commercial supply chain is 'a system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in supplying a product or service to a consumer.' 

"In other words, how does a product get from the manufacturer into your hands? Typically, it involves container ships, cranes, trucks, warehouses, local delivery, and the retail stores where you purchase the item. The supply chain is in the news these days because there's a crisis; the supply chain is broken and the delivery system isn't working very well. . . .

"Fortunately, what's happening in the material world never happens in the spiritual realm. Thanks to God's providence and compassion, the spiritual supply chain is never broken. You need assistance, or healing, or comfort, or mercy or forgiveness? Just ask and it will be delivered to you."

In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected on the spiritual supply chain and the only thing that can disrupt it (if one is in mortal sin or if one deliberately turns his/her back on God).

To access Bishop Tobin's complete essay, please visit: 

The Imitation of Christ: Singing The Supply Chain Blues (4 NOV 21)