The Power of Sacramentals in Times of Pestilence

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We should obviously be very careful in regards to preventing the spread of this virus by practicing proper hygiene. My mother tells me to be like Lady McBeth during this time, constantly washing the hands. This virus can be dangerous, especially affecting the elderly and those with pre-existing health problems. People in these categories may be best served if they avoid coming to Holy Mass. All of us should practice a bit of social distancing, as they call it, avoiding prolonged contact with large groups of people. As I mentioned in an email sent out to the parish recently, a general dispensation from the obligation of Sunday Mass and obligatory Holy Days for the time being has been granted by me to all parishioners who might be especially concerned about this virus. I would also add that one who is feeling sick should not come to Mass out of charity for others. Serious flu viruses are not to be treated lightly. The history of the Spanish Flu, Bird Flu, or H1N1 virus of 1918 should serve as a warning to us to be careful that this crisis does not get out of hand. Statistics show that 500 million people were infected worldwide by this disease, with 50 million dying from it, including nearly 700,000 Americans. But with that being said, we should also employ spiritual means, including sprinkling holy water in our homes. Consider some of the words of the prayer of blessing this wondrous element: May everything that this water sprinkles in the homes and gatherings of the faithful be delivered from all that is unclean and hurtful; let no breath of contagion hover there, no taint of corruption; let all the wiles of the lurking enemy come to nothing. The prayer of blessing continues: By the sprinkling of this water may everything opposed to the safety and peace of the occupants of these homes be banished, so that in calling on Your Holy Name they may know the well-being they desire, and be protected from every peril; through Christ our Lord. Other Sacramentals ought to be employed as well for our protection, including things like scapulars, St. Benedict medals, blessed palms, etc.. Please feel free to take some Holy Water home with you using the dispenser near the entrance of the church to fill up a small bottle or small container. For more please visit http://reginaprophetarum.org & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest ***Donations to Sensus Fidelium is 501(c)3 tax deductible*** 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔