Manila—With the unabated global spread of the Corona Virus Disease-19 (COVID19) with still no vaccine available, a priest pointed the theological significance of the deadly plague during this perilous era, saying it is time “to reevaluate our lives and value system” by asking God’s mercy and compassion to stop the pestilence.
Rev. Fr. Carlos V. Reyes of the Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Mandaluyong City made the statement as panic swirled around the world on the huge number of deaths and afflicted the past six months or so.
The deadly virus has infected 196 countries and killed over 313,000, and counting. Plus more than 4.7 million afflicted.
“This time of pandemic and lockdown is forcing us to re-evaluate our lives and our value system,” Fr. Reyes said in his an e-mail to this writer on his thoughts about COVID-19 that practically brought the world on its knees affecting the economy and the health of mankind.
What is shocking is that medical experts around the world have not found a vaccine to combat the deadly COVID19, he said.
“In this uncertain time, let us embrace the Cross of Jesus as Jesus alone saves,” adding that God is in control,” said Fr. Reyes.