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Coronavirus Resources

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Spiritual Resources

​Here are some suggestions for spiritual devotion and prayer, especially if unable to attend Mass:

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in this Holy Sacrament of the altar.

I love you above all things and I passionately desire to receive you into my soul.

Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come spiritually into my soul so that I may unite myself wholly to you now and forever.

Amen.

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Pastoral Advice

  • The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales also recommends some practical steps in their guidelines (version 4, 12/03/2020) to limit the spread of infection, and to protect the most vulnerable in our parishes. 

  • Note that as of 18th March we have effectively moved from Stage 2 to Stage 3:  the suspension of public worship.  Read the Coronavirus Update and the video message from Cardinal Nicholls, from the 18th March.

  • On the 20th March, the Vatican issued a decree granting plenary indulgences to “the faithful suffering from the Covid-19 virus, commonly known as coronavirus, as well as to healthcare workers, family members and all those who in any capacity, including through prayer, care for them.”

  • In this short video from Cardinal Vincent Nichols, he talks about how this Holy Week and Easter will look different from any other - this year we must express our sorrow for our sins in a different way and make a 'spiritual communion' instead.  His words encourage us to remember that it is God's mercy we trust in at all times, even when getting to Confession and Holy Communion are impossible

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General Advice

In our​ parish and wider community, please remember the general published advice:

  • frequent and effective hand washing

  • catch coughs and sneezes in disposable tissues

  • throw away used tissues

  • avoid touching your face

  • self-isolate with fever of 38'C or a new, dry, persistent cough

  • avoid close contact with those that are unwell, unless self-isolating with your household

  • practice social distancing as appropriate.

 

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