CALL TO ALL PRIESTS DURING CORONAVIRUS

Jesus Christ, Light of the world

AS PRIESTS CONTINUE IN LOCKDOWN, 

WHAT CAN WE DO?

1. Celebrate the Eucharist for those suffering from Coronavirus, for the repose of the soul of those who have died, offer prayer for carers, families and friends

2. Pray to Almighty God for an end to this heavy cross which weighs over the world

3. Minister through social media. Many sufferers and those affected by Coronavirus are reaching out for pastoral help. Ministry is possible through platforms such as Twitter and blog posts

4. Offer podcasts, blog posts, prayer chapels through your church's social media

5. If you do not have an online church, why not start one now. It's very easy. Enrol on a blogging platform, give your church a name, and begin ministry

6. How can you minister? Each priest has a unique ministry. Come before the Lord Jesus Christ in prayer, and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. You will receive your personal guidace. Remember, too, that the guidance you receive during one chapter of your life may not be the same guidance you receive during another chapter of your life. Holiness as a priest entails being able to listen, and follow, the guidance of the Holy Spirit

7. Prayer: Pray before the Blessed Sacrament. Or pray through online prayer chapels. Pray the Rosary. Pray through all-night prayer vigils, if you health, strength and circumstances allow this. Or pray a Holy Hour

8. Be gentle and non-judgemental in your ministry. We are called to be the signpost leading towards God, the all-merciful and loving as well as just. Let us be worthy of this call

9. Herewith please find a list of ministry resource materials from Good Shepherd Church which may prove an inspiration to you as you minister within lockdown. These resources may be used and shared free for this worthy purpose:

9.1 Download your free book "Practical Handbook for the priest" at the following link;

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_JEo1vAsAPseEFoYXlfZ095dzg

9.2 Coronavirus Anointing of the Sick service if you are ill or caring for the seriously ill

https://churchinterfaith.blogspot.com/2020/03/coronavirus-anointing-of-sick-service.html

9.3 Coronavirus Prayer of the Rosary service

https://churchinterfaith.blogspot.com/2020/03/good-shepherd-church-at-night-prayer.html

9.4 Coronavirus Prayer Vigil

https://churchinterfaith.blogspot.com/2020/03/good-shepherd-church-is-at-night-prayer.html

9.5 The Great Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

https://churchinterfaith.blogspot.com/2020/03/resist-satan.html

9.6 Prayer of the Rosary with Pope Francis; prayer for an end to the Coronavirus

https://churchinterfaith.blogspot.com/2020/03/pray-rosary-with-pope-francis-let-us.html

9.7 Prayer in Time of Sickness

https://lumierecharity.blogspot.com/2020/03/prayer-in-time-of-sickness.html

9.8 His Holiness Pope Francis gives Urbi et Orbi Blessing during Coronavirus

https://lumierecharity.blogspot.com/2020/03/his-holiness-pope-francis-gives-urbi-et.html

9.9 Light a Prayer Candle service

https://lumierecharity.blogspot.com/2020/03/a-candle-has-been-lit-by-lumiere-in.html

9.10 Explanation of the Sacraments of the Church: download your free copy of "The Seven Sacraments", a resource book

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I_-WoXy-RjRW31_yJe7ToOueS-odfIp3/view

9.11 Download free Care Ministry Training Manual, a free pastoral resource book. Keep in mind current lockdown restrictions when reading this book

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Rgu6Pxqp3_nHm3jbOGdFzP-FuQGwurY/view

9.12 Celebrate Eucharist online chapel - spiritual communion

https://churchinterfaith.blogspot.com/2020/04/online-prayer-chapel-holy-mass-for-end.html

FOR THOSE WHO FEEL THE CALL TO BECOME A PRIEST AT THIS TIME OF TRIAL, ORDINATION FOR FREE AND FOR LIFE MAY BE ACCESSED AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:

http://www.ulcseminary.org/ordination.php

With thanks to ulcseminary.org