Like a sudden breaking storm, the coronavirus crisis has caught us all by surprise, abruptly changing on a global scale our personal, public, family and working lives….This dramatic situation highlights the vulnerable nature of our human condition. The pandemic has also forced us to question the roots of our happiness and to rediscover the treasure of our Christian faith. It reminds us that we have forgotten or simply delayed attending to some of the key issues in life. It is making us evaluate what is really important and necessary, and what is of secondary or only superficial importance. This crisis has shown us that, especially in times of need, we depend on our solidarity with others. In a way it is inviting us to place our lives in the services of others. It should make us aware of global injustice, and wake us up to the cry of the poor and of our gravely diseased planet. July 28, 2020
