Coronavirus Catacomb Holy Week
Reflections with Fr. John Trigilio

 
Dear Friend,

As we enter Holy Week this year, it may seem very surreal to many. It does to me.

The coronavirus has led me to reflect on many aspects of our lives that we previously could have taken for granted but now realize how important they are.

On Palm Sunday, I received palms in a drive by in the parking lot at St Therese Of Carmel parish near my home and received a blessing from the pastor, Father Chris, which was very consoling. In the afternoon I assisted, via the internet, the Palm Sunday services in the Extraordinary Form celebrated by my friend, Father Frederick Massutti of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, at their church in Los Angeles. All very inspiring.

My thoughts and prayers were focused on my friends, family and all members of the Catholic Action family of souls who pray for and support our apostolate.

We are all suffering in one way or another from the catastrophic developments the deadly virus has caused. The unknown aspects of the future of our lives has everyone worried and uncertain. Currently, it is important to not get overwhelmed but to turn to our faith for consolation. This great suffering which we are experiencing can be a source of grace for us if we meditate on the suffering of Our Lord Jesus Christ during His passion and death two thousand years ago.

As we begin Holy Week, I invite you to unite your sufferings with those of Our Lord and ask for many graces. Also, to reflect on the many blessings in your life. Some of which you may have taken for granted.

I have not been to Holy Mass or Holy Communion for over a month as many of you. This is a great suffering. But by keeping up with daily prayers, making spiritual communions and other pious practices we can get through this together.

I have been reflecting how it must have been in the times of the early Christian persecution when the faithful had to practice their religion in secret and suffer with the lack of the sacraments and other visible signs of their faith. But they survived in the spirit of Christ.

This Holy Week let us all pray and unite in the communion of saints and beseech God to bringing an end to this pandemic and lead many souls to repentance.

Let’s also come together and join with Fr. John Trigilio as he leads us with elegance and his deep faith in a daily meditation sure to inspire and edify us during this Holy Week.

Coronavirus Catacomb Holy Week Reflections with Fr. John Trigilio

An renowned Catholic priest, theologian, author and television host of over 20 years, many of you know Father Trigilio’ s unique ability to cut right to the heart of the matter to provide a gold mine of insight that is timeless in that it applies to ordinary and extraordinary times alike.

Promising prayer, I remain,

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Thomas J. McKenna
Founder and President
Catholic Action for Faith Family
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