Being with/for the Dear Neighbor

Several sisters have shared that they would like to do something to help the dear neighbor. Though we are physically separated, we want to help those who are serving on the front lines, those who are sick and suffering, those who are dying. We want to comfort those who are lonely and reassure those who are afraid. Some have asked if we can go out, if we can do something.

Yet we have been told that the best thing we can do is to #StayHome and keep ourselves well. We can stop the suffering of others by keeping our distance.

However, in a conversation we thought it might be nice to shout it out that we are near in spirit, if far in body. So here’s an idea that we can try together:

Take some time to pray for those affected by the pandemic: the sick, the dying, healthcare workers, essential workers, the unemployed, the homeless, children, the lonely, scientists, government leaders…

Make a sign saying: The Sisters of St. Joseph are praying for… #COVID-19 #StayHome

Take a selfie - a picture of yourself with your sign, like this image and post it on social media. If you can’t post it, send it to a friend to post, or to Sarah Baker sbaker@csjsl.org and she will post it.

If you have a printer, you can print the message and fill in your prayer intention. Or you can handwrite your message.