Why The Quarantine Is Good For Your Soul

The word ‘Quarantine’ comes from a Venetian dialect and means ’40 days.’ The practice comes from Jesus 40 days in the desert and the Lenten season of spending 40 days to work on one’s spiritual health in the ‘metaphorical desert’ with God before Easter. The 40-day quarantine was chosen to separate those who are, or who may be physically sick, from the rest of the world in order to heal physically and spiritually before they reenter the community.

As we progress through Lent, I look forward to the world getting back to basics, spending time alone in the silence that comes after the noise, time together as families and time with God in prayer and with each other around the world in solidarity.

Don’t get me wrong, It won’t be easy. We will suffer. But, this is when the best of humanity shines. And, because of the internet, this quarantine will be communal. The world will share this Lenten season together.

Matt Meeks

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Augustine Institute

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Mark Wahlberg’s 2020 Lenten Message

Mark has been posting similar messages in the past years during lent. His personal story is one of great transformation and conversion

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9CLDoMB-6s/?igshid=2ikwlawh21w8

Three Things To Do This Lent That Will Actually Help Heal You

Limit Your Internet Exposure

Psychologists agree that too much internet use can create hidden stress. While there is significant debate about whether or not excessive internet use is an actual addiction, there is little debate that overuse can have hidden negative consequences such as impulsivity, narcissism, and aggression. These are just some of the personality traits that seem to be nurtured by the Internet, with possible negative offline consequences.

Pray More

We all know we should pray more but with our busy hectic lives prayer gets pushed to the bottom of the “to do” list. Make a commitment to stay off the internet for a few minutes and use that time for prayer. Study after study overwhelming indicates that a few minutes of prayer each day helps with both physical and mental ailments. Listen to what this Duke University Medical researcher discovered about prayer. https://youtu.be/STfTI7wThso

Make Peace With Someone

Reach out to an estranged friend, family member, or someone else you know and tell them you love them. Don’t worry about how they will respond just tell them, “thanks for listening”. Listen to this message from Msgr. Lisante and remember the words of St. Pope John Paul II “Be Not Afraid”