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After the fall, sin and death came into the world: “Sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned.”—Romans 5:12. Sickness and death are consequences of the fall and the priest needs to wear a mask because of a virus that’s causing people to get sick and die.
- To Mask Or Not to Mask
- A New Culture War at Mass?
- Mass Options For All
“Last week there were no masked parishioners in church save for the clergy distributing Communion,” Theresa Maccarone of Rochester, N.Y., said, responding to Americaon Twitter. “I’ve decided to view Sunday Mass from home again since I don’t trust that all unmasked Catholics are fully vaccinated. “I’m hoping our new bishop will allow outdoor liturgi...
Comments about the issue at America’s U.S. Catholic Politics group on Facebook suggest that the decision to mask or not to mask remains unsettled across the country, with some parishes restoring mask guidelines—many never dropped them in the first place—and others forging ahead with liturgies without masks. “My parish dropped the mask mandate,” Liz...
Pastors attempting to keep the peace over a public health issue that has become deeply politicized may want to create as many options as possible. “My parish has both indoor (mask required) and outdoor mass (mask not required),” writes Wayne Mortensen from Oakland, Calif. “I attend outdoor and choose to wear a mask, even though I am fully vaccinate...
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Jul 30, 2020 · So to return to our diocesan and parish clergy who are mandating that the faithful wear masks “to prevent the spread of the virus,” the question must be asked: where are they getting their information from—and given the science, how does their mask-requirement demonstrate concern for the genuine spiritual wellbeing of their flock?
May 31, 2020 · The facemask through the centuries 04:41. Mark Honigsbaum, a medical historian and author of books like "The Pandemic Century," knows from face masks, going back to their first known medical use ...
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Aug 12, 2021 · By Trent Toone. Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints urged individuals to be vaccinated and once again use face masks in a letter Thursday. Here’s a timeline of actions and statements from church leaders on wearing masks: Jan. 29, 2020: The church donated supplies, including respirator masks, to China to help Chinese ...
Jul 27, 2021 · Jan. 30, 2021. Building on Biden’s executive order, the CDC issues an 11-page order requiring travelers on airplanes and those using public transportation such as buses and subways to wear face ...
Jul 27, 2020 · Long before Etsy crafters and Old Navy began producing fashionable masks for the North American market, colourful masks were available in India, Taiwan, Thailand and other Asian countries.
