 Without a doubt, it is true that, there is no any event which has occurred in the history of man, and never leave a lesson to be learnt. It is in that manner that this part will discuss the lessons learned from this period and the way forward to be taken into consideration. |
Realization of the Omnipotent God. This has called for the necessity to realize that; there is only one Supernatural Power that is the Supreme God that surpasses the human intellect, understanding with their sciences and technologies. That, it is only God who can provide solutions to such human problems, in which human beings have failed to uncover. Such an attitude invites us to be submissive to Him, to consult and depend on Him in our day to day reality. This has been witnessed in Tanzania where the President entrusted the nation and her citizens to God against the covid-19 pandemic disease. The God’s hand has been attested in actuality.
The need to be keen about our health, especially by maintaining cleanliness. The coming of covid-19 has reawakened us to be clean. The regularly washing of hand was only done by people who were seen as civilized. On the other hand, in covid-19 the aims of washing hand was to take care of our well-being.
To be courageous and ready to cope with uncertainties of life. That the world and life we live, calls us to accept these uncertainties patiently and without panic. It is true that, some people suffered from stress and others even died because of the impact of Covid-19 to their life.
The world is a Village. The world is now truly like a village. The disease started in one town in China, but within three months the pandemic reached many countries in the world; Tanzania inclusive. This has reminded us of the needed to recognize ourselves that we are all brothers and sisters. That is, the problems that face one of the states implies that it may affect any of the world nation. This has been true with the words of Pope Francis in the Encyclical Letter, Fratelli Tutti (On Fraternity and Social Friendship), he writes:
“With these words, Saint Francis of Assisi addressed his brothers and sisters and proposed to them a way of life marked by the flavour of the Gospel. Of the counsels Francis offered, I would like to select the one in which he calls for a love that transcends the barriers of geography and distance, and declares blessed all those who love their brother “as much when he is far away from him as when he is with him”. In his simple and direct way, Saint Francis expressed the essence of a fraternal openness that allows us to acknowledge, appreciate and love each person, regardless of physical proximity, regardless of where he or she was born or lives”[1].
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| SOME WAYS FORWARD |
Praying and trusting in God, that it is only through Him this pandemic can be resolved. The good example has been explicitly manifested in Tanzania. Further, to be alert every time; especially making clean our souls and our bodies for at any time God can demand of our life. As well, to continue protecting our self from Covid-19 by maintaining safety and protective measures already given by health professionals throughout the world. The words of St. Peter enjoin: “be sober, be vigilant” (1Pet 5:8-9).
In general, we are all called to continue taking precautions while following what the trumpet calls us to adhere, in connection to the health professional’s directives to follow without forgetting to call the name of the Lord. As St. Peter urges us always to be sober and vigilant in our lives (1Pet 5:8-9). So, let us join our hand together in prayers, fasting and amending our ways of life. Let us listen to this trumpet with a contrite heart. And ask God for His graces and blessings, with humble heart as prophet Isaiah says: “Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me” (Is 50:4-11). COVID-19: A TRUMPET WHICH CALLS US ALL TO RIVIST OUR LIVES.
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REFERENCE
[1] Pope Francis, the Encyclical Letter, Fratelli Tutti (On Fraternity and Social Friendship), (October 3, 2020), n.1.