COVID-19: A pastor’s perspective: New Doors Open for Opportunities

Father David J. Bonnar Comments Off on COVID-19: A pastor’s perspective: New Doors Open for Opportunities

During this time of quarantine, I have exercised every day. In our rectory, we are blessed to have a screened-in porch that serves as a workout room with an elliptical machine, treadmill and stationary bike. The room overlooks the main road in front of the church where one can just watch the world go by. Read More

COVID-19: A pastor’s perspective: Self-isolation Can Be a Penance

Father David J. Bonnar Comments Off on COVID-19: A pastor’s perspective: Self-isolation Can Be a Penance

For an extrovert, self-isolation can be a real act of penance. As a lifelong extrovert, I have come to appreciate the beauty of solitude more and more. Nevertheless, solitude and isolation are two different realities. Solitude is usually freely chosen while isolation is something typically imposed. In my current isolation, I have tried to follow Read More