Shared Reading: "Coronavirus spreading in New York like 'a bullet train'"

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has pleaded for medical supplies, warning Covid-19 is spreading in his state faster than “a bullet train”. “The apex is higher than we thought and the apex is sooner than we thought,” Mr Cuomo told reporters on Tuesday. He said the federal government was not sending anywhere near enough lifesavingContinue reading “Shared Reading: "Coronavirus spreading in New York like 'a bullet train'"”

Shared Reading – Where did it originate?

What caused the pandemic? The death toll is finally starting to drop in Italy, the new epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic. But how did the outbreak begin? Scientists believe the virus originated in infected animals at a seafood and wildlife market in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where it crossed the species barrier. We stillContinue reading “Shared Reading – Where did it originate?”

Daily Readings for Monday, March 23rd

Meditation for the Day God is with you, to bless and help you. His spirit is all around you. Waver not in your faith or in your prayers. All power is the Lord’s. Say that to yourself often and steadily. Say it until your heart sings with joy for the safety and personal power thatContinue reading “Daily Readings for Monday, March 23rd”

Bravery defined – Reading from "The Book of Virtue"

“The brave person is not one who is never afraid. That is rather the description of a rash or reckless person, someone who may be more harm than help in an emergency. It is hard to “educate” such a person on the spot. The coward, on the other hand, the one who characteristically lacks confidenceContinue reading “Bravery defined – Reading from "The Book of Virtue"”

Daily Readings for Sunday, March 22nd

Meditation for the Day You cannot have a spiritual need that God cannot supply. Your fundamental need is a spiritual need, the need of power to live the good life. The best spiritual supply is received by you when you want it to pass on to other people. You get it largely by giving itContinue reading “Daily Readings for Sunday, March 22nd”