Superior General urges prayer for all affected by Covid-19 virus

On March 20, 2020, Redemptorist Superior General Father Michael Brehl released a letter asking all to pray for people throughout the world who have been affected by the novel coronavirus that has spread throughout the world.

“In the spirit of solidarity with Pope Francis and all religious men and women, I urge all of us to join our sisters and brothers around the world in prayerful solidarity,” he wrote. “Pope Francis invites us to pray for all who have been infected and those who have died, for their families and those who are caring for the sick, especially doctors, nurses, care workers and volunteers. We cannot forget the abandoned and the poor, many of whom have lost work and income.”

“Many of us feel helpless: we cannot visit the sick or meet and talk with people,” said Father Brehl. “Many of our daily ministries are curtailed. We are used to ‘doing for others,’ and what can we do now?”

In response, he called for a special day of prayer and solidarity to be held yesterday, March 22.

“Like the Holy Father, may we creatively reach out to others and ‘witness to the hope that is in us’ (Constitution 10). This ‘hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us’ (Romans 5:5).”

Father Brehl shared the following web links, which include prayers and a video from the pope:

In English: https://www.usgroma.org/l/solidarity/

In Spanish: https://www.usgroma.org/l/religiosas-y-religiosos-de–todo-el-mundo-en-solidaridad-y-oracion/