As we continue to struggle through a time of isolation because of the Covid-19 virus, it is time to reflect on God's role in all of this. What is God's message for each of us? Are we listening? Are we going to make any changes to our lifestyle once this time is over?
God didn't make this virus happen. But he allowed it to happen. Just any bad thing that happens in our life, we are meant to grow closer to him as a result of this. God allowed his son Jesus to be crucified out of love for us. Then, as a result of this crucifixion and the resurrection that occurred three days later, the world has never been the same again. The apostles saw that Jesus and his message was real. They saw that he really was the Messiah that the Jewish people had been waiting for. They realized that he came not just to save us but to be with us in his church for the rest of time. Their lives were never the same again. They preached without fear. They, like Jesus, experienced signs and wonders in his name. All of them, except for John, willingly died for this faith. Their lives were transformed by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Clearly, this Covid-19 virus incident doesn't compare with Jesus death and resurrection. But, for most of us, it has, for a short period of time, dramatically changed the way we live our lives. We cannot attend mass, sporting events, or even be with our extended family and friends. But, it gives us time to reflect, especially now as we begin Holy Week. Am I willing to allow my life to be transformed? How will I react when this threat ends? Will I return to doing things just as I did before this happened? Will I spend less time on the things that don't matter, like TV, sports, partying? Or, will I spend more time growing in my faith by spending time with God? We all have an opportunity to be transformed, to become holy men and women. I pray that we allow this to happen.
God bless
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