Today is known as “Laetare” (Rejoice) Sunday on this fourth Sunday of Lent.  We hear the story of the man born blind being cured and the dialogue that follows his cure.  As one commentator writes, “We are called to challenge our own limited human vision, to look beyond mere appearances, and to seek what is true and righteous. In this way, we will learn to see as God sees.” 
     We are all trying to respond as best we can to the Corona virus.  We are searching to do what’s prudent and practical and to use our common sense, i.e. washing hands often and not coming to church if you’re sick.  It is also is calling us to respect each other’s choices in regard to shaking hands or drinking from the cup.  The higher the alert for an area, the more cautious and pro-active we need to be without pushing the panic button.  This virus is definitely changing life as we know it.  We pray for a cure and for God’s protection during this outbreak.  May God bring healing to the world.
     On a little different note, I know you’ve observed the difficulty I’ve had in walking.  I have a bad left knee and it needs surgery.  At this point, my plan is to have this done after Easter.  It’s been more of a nuisance than a source of pain.  I’ll keep you posted. 
    
                                                             Peace,
                                                                Fr. Ron
 
P.S. Fr. Fritz Loos, who’s been staying with Fr. Matt and I these past few months, recently lost his sister, Gretchen.  Please keep him and his family in prayer as he mourns her loss..