Lord Jesus, Who Promised to remain with us always, when information overwhelms us and fear overtakes us, speak to us again those comforting words, "Peace be with You." Though we cannot be physically close to others, give us the ability and courage to love as well as we can, since "perfect love casts out all fear." Direct your caring gaze on doctors and nurses, researchers, and safety personnel. Come to strengthen the sick, the vulnerable, and comfort those who are grief stricken. And when the pandemic has passed, and this frightening crisis is resolve, teach us to know You more certainly as our dearest Friend and our only Hope. You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever, Amen.
