By Lisa Zengarini
The pandemic of 2020 has served to remind us of our interconnectedness as human beings, the four leaders of Ireland’s main Christian denominations and the president of the Irish Council of Churches say in their joint New Year Message.
According to the Church leaders, the “collective response” to the crisis by all members of society and entities, including Churches, is a “reminder that everyone has the potential to benefit others”.
Faith: A source of strength and support
The message also reminds that faith has been “a source of strength and support” to many throughout this difficult time: “Clergy, ministers, priests and lay people of faith have responded with compassion and imagination to the challenges of the pandemic, with online services, pastoral support and provision of opportunities for prayer”, the Christian leaders write.