The Archbishop of Canterbury recently introduced Daily Hope as a free phone line for worship (hymns, prayers, and reflections), and it gained over 6,000 calls within the first 48 hours of launch. The Line is open 24/7 and was created for those who are unable to watch live streams and other live Masses. It’s a […]
Tag: COVID-19
Offer the Gift of Listening
In a Catholic Weekly article, Simcha Fisher talks about her interviews, and how easily people will talk to someone if they’re willing to listen. “Most people want to talk, and if you ask them to, they will.” Many people have experiences that they need to talk to people about, and yet a common response is […]
Hallow: Catholic Meditation
Hallow is an app that offers meditation and prayer during quarantine and has gone so far as to offer 3 months free during the pandemic. It’s been downloaded over 150,000 times across 50 countries and is free to download (though to access all its features, its $9/month or $60/year). They offer a range of activities, […]
How to do things differently during the coronavirus
I came across this very straight forward list from the Diocese of Portsmouth of things to consider during the coronavirus and thought it would be useful to share. The list doesn’t necessarily have anything ‘new’ or groundbreaking but it’s a good checklist to make sure you’ve covered the bases. In summary: Help out in your […]
Lessons Learned From COVID-19
Evangelisation in Catholicism has inspired thousands to go out and make disciples, as the idea of following Jesus’ example has increased in popularity in recent times. COVID-19 has motivated many to preach from the comfort of our own homes, but it’s also helped us to see what we may not have been able to grasp […]
The Opportunities that Covid-19 is Providing
The Christian Post wrote an article about Francis Chan’s recent video on his ‘Crazy Love’ YouTube channel, which was his message to his former church, sent just as people start to feel the immediate effects of the lockdown. As this pandemic pushes people into isolation, Chan is encouraging the Church to use this chance to […]