Masks

Reading Father Healey's Pastor's Pen messages, one concludes we should be wearing masks regardless of vaccination status.  Use is strongly encouraged.  COVID is still present and a real, ever-present threat.  Nevertheless, many people are still confused and understandable so.  

When I look into the pews from the altar, I judge about 10% of those in attendance are with masks.  The other 90% likely silently say, "I want out!"  We all want out, but not out of life on earth through sickness and death related to COVID.  

Of course, many mask-less people will not get infected.  That's obvious.  Nevertheless, our community of faith is divided and likely tribal in its approach to masks, and even vaccinations.  The common good seems secondary to personal choice and stance.  

This Pearls Before Swine cartoon makes it clear we are stuck in a time loop I fear will have us "looping" and loopy well into this winter and 2022.  God help us!  Let's remember, God helps those who help themselves.  Unfortunately, many of us seem so helpless and hopeless in their attitude towards masks.

Deacon David Pierce