The current question for the Church and for Catholics is the question of faith in these times.
Are we in a faith crisis with limited numbers for worship and a whole lot of new practices that are quite strange as compared to earlier times?
There is no doubt that some have gotten used to not having to come for the Sunday obligation Mass.
But even if all religious activities are suspended and churches are closed for health and safety reasons, will the flame of faith still be kept burning with hope in God's blessings?
Yes, this is the time when faith is tested, but let us remember that with every trial there is also the accompanying grace of God.
As it is said, God won't test us beyond our capabilities.
In the 1st reading, St. Paul talks about his struggle with that "thorn in the flesh".
He pleaded with the Lord three times for it to be taken away for him, but the Lord replied with this: My grace is enough for you; my power is at its best in weakness.
Our faith is tested and stretched, but let us remember that it is when we are weak that God's grace will come to give us strength.
Yes, God's grace is enough, and His power is at its best in human weakness. Let us believe that.