Vietnamese Catholics pray for
end of coronavirus pandemic
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Numbering about 105,000, Catholics in Vietnam join in prayer
for an end to the coronavirus pandemic.
By Fr. Benedict Mayaki, SJ
Thousands of Vietnamese Catholics on Sunday took part in an
online broadcast Mass. They prayed to Our Lady for an end to the Covid-19
pandemic in the country and the world.
The Archbishop of Hue, Joseph Nguyen Chi Linh presided at
the Mass alongside 10 concelebrants at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La
Vang, the patron saint of Vietnam, in the Quang Tri province.
“For our inability to deal with the crisis, today we come
here to deeply appeal to Our Lady of La Vang to save us from the Covid-19
pandemic,” said Archbishop Linh.
Due to the Covid-19 virus, many churches in Vietnam remain
locked down. The faithful assisted at the Mass via YouTube and the Archdiocese
of Hue’s website.
Coronavirus effects
During the Mass, the prelate noted that the coronavirus
pandemic has put the world in a situation where thousands die daily, health
workers are wearing themselves out to be able to cater for the sick, and
governments are frantically trying to stem the spread of the virus.
“People are blaming one another for causing the crisis, with
some even abusing it for purely mercenary and exploitative reasons,” he said.
Prayers to Our Lady
Archbishop Linh offered a bouquet of flowers and incense to
a statue of Our Lady of La Vang. He then and invited the faithful to join him
in prayer to the Madonna.
“We are here like our ancestors in the past to commend our
life and all things to Mother, Queen of Peace. Please keep our nation, the
Church and the world in peace,” prayed the Archbishop.
He then prayed for families having marriage and economic
problems, for young people to work for the common good, and for Catholics to
serve people in need.
Coronavirus
Although Vietnam has not been affected as badly as many
other countries, there is the risk of an outbreak. The Vietnamese government
has nevertheless adopted precautionary measures against the spread of Covid-19.
Currently, the country has recorded 270 confirmed cases of coronavirus
infections, no deaths and 225 recovered patients.
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