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Dear Brothers & Sisters of the Diocese of San Joaquin,
I write to you because the news coverage on the Corona Virus (COVID 19) outbreak has raised questions & concerns for our congregations. In addition, the most recent case in the bay area brings this close to home. First, pray for those afflicted around the world, for God to guide government and medical leaders in for caring the sick, and for the development of new vaccines. Second, be aware that the impact in the United States is still quite limited (14 confirmed cases in the US as of 2/26) and our country is well positioned to deal with any outbreaks.
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I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent: by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and alms-giving; and by reading and meditating of God's holy Word - BCP2019, p. 544 Dearly Beloved in Jesus Christ,
As you and I begin the observance of Lent on this Ash Wednesday, I want to ask you to build into your Lenten observance specific times of prayer (and fasting) asking for God's intervention in the spread of the Coronavirus in North America and all around the world. |
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