Open up places of worship
To re-open places of worship for Christians, Jews, Muslims and other religions. This can be done in a prudent manner in keeping with social distancing and the use of gloves and masks. Chairs and pews can be regularly sanitised by volunteers of which there are usually many at places of worship.
This could be done on a daily basis as some places have daily worship or could be just for the main days of worship.
This could be done on a daily basis as some places have daily worship or could be just for the main days of worship.
Why the contribution is important
One of the most important aspects of many people's lives is being able to practice their religion as a community whether Jewish, Muslim, Christian or other. Whether one is a person of faith or not this is important for the mental and emotional health of those people. It also helps them keep connected with elderly and vulnerable people and to be encouraged to carry out acts of charity and kindness.
Many non religious people like to enter churches and other places of worship as they find there a place of peace.
It will look discriminatory if activities such as golf and tennis are allowed to resume and schools re-opened while places of worship are kept closed.
Many non religious people like to enter churches and other places of worship as they find there a place of peace.
It will look discriminatory if activities such as golf and tennis are allowed to resume and schools re-opened while places of worship are kept closed.
by dermot2105 on May 08, 2020 at 10:34AM
Posted by Summer May 08, 2020 at 10:47
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by dsbscot May 08, 2020 at 11:04
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Debi May 08, 2020 at 11:36
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Pauljscullion May 08, 2020 at 12:29
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Gianna May 08, 2020 at 12:35
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Patkearns May 08, 2020 at 12:50
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by sw31877 May 08, 2020 at 13:19
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Crawfoi May 08, 2020 at 13:31
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Etienne May 08, 2020 at 15:29
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by gmb May 08, 2020 at 16:12
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by MHughes May 08, 2020 at 17:02
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by eyeballs May 08, 2020 at 17:17
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Paulinemarycct May 08, 2020 at 18:06
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by RossC May 08, 2020 at 19:18
As for the resumption of Sacramental life, those in authority - both religious and civil - should refer to the work undertaken by the Thomistic Institute in Washington D.C. which brings together expertise from medical/canonical/liturgical points of view in their thinking about how to access Sacraments safely. Cf. https://thomisticinstitute.org/covid-sacraments
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by firehorse May 08, 2020 at 22:59
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Edgar May 09, 2020 at 08:43
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Chris20_20 May 09, 2020 at 12:11
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Bernie May 09, 2020 at 12:55
The receiving of the Blessed Eucharistic is the fundimental part of the Catholic Ethos. This can easily be done in accordance to government restrictions. As is done in large department stores.
We need the family of the living Church more now than ever before
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by CatholicintheFerry May 09, 2020 at 13:00
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Tedeum May 09, 2020 at 13:59
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by ChristianBeliever May 09, 2020 at 14:33
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by triumphherald May 09, 2020 at 21:16
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by M800 May 09, 2020 at 23:13
I would therefore appeal to you to make the availability of Mass a priority by reopening churches. In these anxious times it is even more important to keep moral and mental health from deteriorating. Personal prayer can be performed in all places at all times but the prayer of Holy Mass is a gathering of a faith community united in worship. This dimension is not possible over the net. It is intolerable for us to be deprived of our places of worship, our prayer communities and the sacraments that give us life. There is much to be done to heal the great pain in our society caused by the death of so many . Whole families who’s only contact with their loved ones at the end of their lives was over the phone at best. Let us begin that healing.
I’m sure , having shopped at several supermarkets over the last weeks, that we can handle social distancing and good hygiene more effectively.
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Dbarbosa May 10, 2020 at 21:25
I don't think it is ok to just simply say that the people that attend church are in the vulnerable group... I attend church and I am 30 years old..... most of our congregation is not at the high risk group ...People who are shielding can continue to do so but churches should be open for all other people to attend.
There is plenty of space for us to social distance.
I believe that many people are struggling emotionally and mentally and Faith can help them through this time as it provides comfort!
Even if it is done by allowing a smaller number of people at a time I believe that we should not be denyed by the government our right to express ourselves and to practice our faith in this time when it is most needed.
Please open up churches so people can pray and find comfort in practicing thei faith collectively.
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by RavelCat May 11, 2020 at 10:50
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Stargazer1960 May 11, 2020 at 15:22
Many churches now use church owned hymn books etc that are issued at the start of every service. This would not be appropriate. Churches would have to risk assess and manage any identified risks appropriately before being allowed to reopen.
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by waxwing May 11, 2020 at 16:53
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Bethany18 May 11, 2020 at 17:03
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Jem May 11, 2020 at 17:20
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Bek2020 May 11, 2020 at 21:10
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)