Where is God in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? This volume offers a variety of reflections from the perspectives of theology, scripture, philosophy, ethics, liturgy, pastoral, and canon law.

The chapters are addressed to anyone seeking understanding, whatever the level of faith. The book will be helpful for those in parish ministry and interested laypersons, especially in the Irish context. Besides being valuable for personal reading, the volume is also a welcome resource for parish councils or small parish groups, because each chapter concludes with questions for reflection and discussion. This book seeks to offer the beginnings of a theological reflection that will doubtless take years to complete.

Contributors to the volume include Tom Casey SJ, Anne Codd PBVM, Padraig Corkery, Jeremy Corley, Philip Gonzales, Michael Hurley, Gaven Kerr, Noirin Lynch, Michael Mullaney, Neil Xavier O'Donoghue, Kevin O'Gorman SMA, Noel O'Sullivan, Jessie Rogers, Salvador Ryan, and Michael Shortall. The volume also includes an interview on the pandemic originally given to the Tablet by Pope Francis.

About the Author

Salvador Ryan is a native of Moneygall, County Offaly. He is professor of Ecclesiastical History at St Patrick's College, Maynooth, and has published widely on popular religious culture from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century.

Reviews

Anyone serious about thinking through for themselves the implications of the pandemic on the life of faith will find this book useful, either personally or for guiding group discussion on the issues.

The Irish News
April 2021

-- William Scholes * The Irish News *

'This excellent volume...should be on the shelves of every pastor, every lay leader, and every religious.'

-- Denis BlackledgeSJ * Catholic South West Diocesan magazine *

There have been many compilation books published in recent times regarding the Covid-19 crisis but few have addressed the questions considered by the contributors to this book.

-- Gavin T Murphy * Jesuits in Ireland website *

'The essays in this book are designed to aid and abet those living and working in parishes to develop ideas and strategies to get the parishes through the next period of change. It ought to be widely read; discussed and used ...'

The Irish Catholic May 2021

-- Peter Costello * The Irish Catholic *

'Sixteen illuminating essays [including] thoughtful pastoral oriented articles which will resonate with priests and families as well as those who are actively involved in parish ministries.'

'This rich collection will make a meaningful contribution to the inner healing and purposeful thinking that may be sorely needed in times to come.'

The Furrow
June 2021

-- Paul Clayton-Lea * The Furrow *



Book Information
ISBN 9781788123327
Author Jeremy Corley
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Messenger Publications
Publisher Messenger Publications