Corona Mater - Crown mother
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A response of St Paul Parish in the face of the coronavirus crisis
United in prayer
In these days when as a society we are facing such a unique challenge, we need to trust and be in the presence of God in a special way. God allows crises for many reasons. One of them is to draw us closer to Him, with humility and trust.
An incredible opportunity
We have a great opportunity to reflect and meditate, to accompany Jesus in Lent in a more conscious way, to have quality conversations with our friends, family members, to pray together as a family …
We want to make of this crisis something truly extraordinary.
Our answer
Coronation of the Blessed Mother as Queen of Physical and Spiritual health in this Corona-virus pandemic.
Why do we crown Mary?
We crown because Mary wants to reign. The words of Fr. Joseph Kentenich summarize it:
"The Mother of God accepted the crown, everything is a give and take. First of all we wanted to express our faith that She has assumed the responsibility for our Family in the most difficult situations, but also the unshakable confidence that She would make her responsibility effective."
Blessed Mother accept the Crown in this Coronavirus pandemic and forever be Corona Mater, Crowned Mother
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Examples of spiritual offerings
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Examples of offerings everyone can use to be part of Corona Mater
Obedience
- Not touching my face
- Covering my mouth with my shoulder or elbow when coughing
- Humbly obeying the rules set by my State or Government
- Not leaving my place if it's not completely necessary
Family and personal life- Spending time with my children
- Not fighting with others, specially my siblings
- Avoiding "I told you" reproach.
- Offering an act of generosity / A surrender
- Giving a smile when is hard for me to do so
- Forgiving someone
- Fasting of something I like: soda, dessert, tv, video games, etc. …
Apostolate- Calling people whom I know are alone. Listening to them and encouraging them, and if possible helping them
- Dedicate time to study and learn more about the Bible
- Reading a spiritual book
- Proposing to engage in faith formation with my family or friends; meeting online
Prayer- Praying the Holy Rosary together as a Family
- Praying and thanking for the service of all Health practitioners and scientists who are looking for a cure
- Not getting carried away by despair. When feeling overwhelmed, trustingly pray to the Blessed Mother: "Blessed Mother, I know that you are Mother and Queen”
- Assisting daily online Mass through the social networks
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