Dave “Can’t Spare a Square” VanVickle joins me today, as well as our illustrious producer, Marisa Beyer, to talk about life as a Catholic during these crazy COVID-19 times. We reflect on the Catholic response we’re seeing so far, share ideas for making your home the domestic church, and round things out with a special Coronavirus edition of the 5 Practical Takeaways.
Snippet from the Show
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
-Matthew 18:20
SHOWNOTES
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Tips for Living This Lent within the Domestic Church
We don’t know how long this will last, so it’s important to make a coronavirus rule of life…
- Get away from screens and spend time with your family and friends (If they are where you are)
- Don’t fear being alone; take advantage of the time for quiet prayer
- Invest in your own unique spiritual poverty through fasting and offering up your sacrifices during this time
Sister Mary Catharine Perry – “People say they want peace and quiet. Then when it is thrown in their lap, they panic. They don’t know how to be alone.”
5 Practical Takeaways
- Pick up a daily devotional (check out Magnificat’s offer for free digital access!)
- Faith Formation: get an online version of Pope Benedict’s Jesus of Nazareth
- Practice Spiritual Communion
“My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.”
- Shoot an email to your local pastor or parish office and ask if they have any needs during this time
- Do a daily examination of conscience
Resources
- Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com
- Text “EKSB” to 33-777 to subscribe and get added to Gomer and Dave’s email list!
- Visit Ascension’s Facebook page
- Read the rest of Sister Mary Catharine Perry’s article on social distancing
- The Great Adventure Catholic Bible from Jeff Cavins
