Maynooth College Reflects on COVID-19: New Realities in Uncertain Times

‘This excellent volume…should be on the shelves of every pastor, every lay leader, and every religious.’
Catholic South West newspaper

‘Anyone serious about thinking through for themselves the implications of the pandemic on the life of faith will find this book useful, either personally or for guiding group discussion on the issues.’ The Irish News

‘This rich collection will make a meaningful contribution to the inner healing and purposeful thinking that may be sorely needed in times to come.’ The Furrow

Where is God in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic?
How can church communities survive and even prosper in times of restriction?
What will be the lasting effects on church life?

This volume offers a variety of reflections from the perspectives of theology, scripture, philosophy, ethics, liturgy, pastoral, and canon law. It aims to assist those searching for spirituality during these difficult times.

Contributors include Tom Casey SJ, Anne Codd PBVM, Pádraig Corkery, Jeremy Corley, Philip Gonzales, Michael Hurley, Gaven Kerr, Nóirín Lynch, Aoife McGrath, Michael Mullaney, Neil Xavier O’Donoghue, Kevin O’Gorman SMA, Noel O’Sullivan, Jessie Rogers, Salvador Ryan, and Michael Shortall. The volume also includes an interview on the pandemic originally given to the Tablet by Pope Francis.