Kill Coronovirus with Prayer

Pray if you wish, but also follow all the practical advice available from people who know most about how the virus is being spread and what measures will make it less likely that you catch it.

If you want biblical authority for observing practicalities as well as spiritual ones, then remember the wise virgins who were ready and the foolish virgins who were not.

No loving God wants you to spend so much of your time and energy on him and on the future of your soul that you neglect to take care of the excellent body he provided to house that soul, or to ignore the wisdom that he gave to scientists and medical experts.

March 29th British SummerTime begins ?.

Thank you for the reminder. There is so much hysteria that may have escaped my notice.

Maybe this is a wind-up, I see Nanny has not come back to the thread...

Ha, I’ve just looked it all up on Google. It’s a cross between Nostradamus, the Panacea Society and Terry Prachett.

I’m still not sure where King Richard comes into it though....

Ah, it's the Catholic faith, see rcdow.org.uk/faith/re-dedication-of-england-as-the-dowry-of-mary---2020-/

Being of the Anglican persuasion I an praying and hand washing, indeed you can do both at once!

You could try the Lord's Prayer once instead of Happy Birthday twice?

mumofmadboys you have said what many well balanced people of faith would say. Thank you!

Who is the Lady in White?

I think saying Psalm 23 would be a good hand-washing addition. Very comforting!

Prayer does seem to affect your wellbeing, so could well boost the immune system.
Still wash your hands well though!?

My, I thought that headline would capture many!

Nonsense to some - okay you are free to choose. I stand by my comments and belief in the power of prayer. It is most interesting to hear your views. of course I follow sensible guidelines, it would be foolish to do otherwise.

No, you would not be expected to hear anything about the 're-dedication' (Walsingham) - tabloid press would have no particular interest, apart from some religious publications.

Someone mentioned 'changing lives.' Mary's Meals' provides chronically hungry children in many African countries with one meal every school day, encouraging education that can lift them out of poverty. This is done by donations and the love of many people who in this country also (for the same project), fill back packs (school bags) by recycling some of our own children's and filling them with pencils, pens, notepads. pencil cases, towel, shorts/ t-shirt or dress, flip flops, toothbrush, soap, spoon etc. This was started at Craig's Lodge in Dalmally Scotland.

For a young man closer to home, he came to accept God in his life and is filled with radiance and prayer. He was a Muslim - and as you know this can be a very dangerous thing to do. For him, God is LOVE. He was not forced into anything but merely decided one day to go to an Alpha Course from whence his life began to have a brand new meaning.
God changes lives every day. Persecuted Christians are suffering worldwide, but so great is their faith they will not yield, knowing God is with them in their pain.

I think you have had enough comment for now - stay well and I will pray for you all.

I don't think it is only believers who recognise that prayer is a force for good. So thanks to you all for your prayers,.

Oh that’s a shame.

Mary’s Meal was a charity I supported. You’ve put me right off them now.

I received this prayer from a young Christian woman this morning. I do believe in the power of prayer, I pray every day for my family and also for the sick. I noticed a few new faces at Mass this morning, perhaps people are turning to God at this worrying time.

Just what I would expect (and respect) Charleygirl made of strong stuff!

I wondered at first which Mary we were dealing with- the Virgin, Magdalen or Bloody. I see it's the Virgin. I suppose after 29th anyone who contracts Corona virus will do so because they didn't pray, or not long enough or hard enough.
Well it's as mad a theory as most of the conspiracy stories knocking about!

Millions of people have faiths of all kinds and spiritual beliefs which include prayers and offerings. We should respect it not scorn it. Prayer brings comfort to people and unites people in a common cause. I pray because in a world where so much is beyond my control and comprehension my faith is a personal constant.
Of course I take the recommended physical precautions as well, but please respect those with faith whatever it may be.

No doubt if someone catches coronavirus and survives it will be because God has saved them, but should someone die, it will be the fault of the medics and staff. That’s often the way this type of things unfolds.

Thank you Mtc59 for your kind comments, also Grannmarie's inclusion.
Nice to know I am not the only one using a prayer of deliverance. This is the exact point- using a deliverance prayer against pestilence for protection. It is good to see someone recognizing what lay behind the 'bold' title to capture peoples' responses.
I don't know why you would be put off Mary's Meals, Eglantine 21? They do very good work.
Sometimes it is good to look deeper into things. I don't blame God for things that go wrong and certainly have great admiration for all our medics and staff who do a stirling job!
I have relatives who are nurses and carers and a grandson who often has to visit Great Ormond Street Hospital.
It is good to exchange views but without judging others and being respectful in doing so.

Whatever works for you, personally I think its a load of rubbish.

If your blind faith has taken you down this path then who am I to tell you that your prayers are absolutely worthless.

Please also remember to thank your god for all the hard work and dedication of the scientific minds, healthcare workers and everyone else doing so much of real value to help us recover from this with as few casualties as possible.

NannyC I think it’s because your original post about the ending of times, the seers of Garabandal and bizarrely the actions of Ruchard II seemed to me to be designed to stir up fear and panic in the vulnerable.

People are fearful and you traded on that “to get their attention”. I think it was reprehensible.

Prayers at this time should be for those who are ill, for those who care for them and for those who grieve. Not for yourself.

Then you went on to talk about Marys Meals and I am wondering quite what teaching is delivered along with food amongst the poor and vulnerable.

I’m afraid your post has given me a distaste for an organisation that you support.

I trust that your belief doesn't suggest anyone who gets Coronavirus does so because they didn't pray hard enough or used the wrong type of prayer?

phoenix, don't worry, we have St David, not to mention St Oedoceus, St Asaph to St Winifred- just too many to name.