Pope Francis on Sunday called for all Christians to respond to the coronavirus pandemic “with the universality of prayer, of compassion, of tenderness”.

Sister Rose Miriam reflects on an important aspect of prayer: waiting upon the Lord.

Listen back to Bishop Leahy speaking on SacredSpace102fm earlier this morning reflecting on the currency Covid-19 emergency and the spiritual care that needs to be taken at this time as individuals and as communities.

Bishop also give special message today to mothers on frontline.
Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy has said that we must prepare ourselves for the most difficult experiences over the coming weeks and months, including death, as the Coronavirus takes hold.

Sister Mara Grace reminds us that we are invited at this time not to keep our minds off things but to put our mind on God.

Archbishop Eamon is inviting priests and bishops to join with him, after the Angelus on the Feast of the Annunciation on 25 March, in consecrating Ireland and her people to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for protection from the coronavirus.

A statement from the Bishops of the Cashel Province
Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly; Bishop William Crean; Bishop Brendan Leahy; Bishop Ray Browne; Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan; Bishop Fintan Monaghan; Bishop Fintan Gavin

“Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten families.” – Pope John Paul II