Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Greetings of Peace
Pursuant to the decision of the Ministry of Religious affairs, to refrain from holding any public gatherings for one month, in line with national efforts to combat the COVID19. We the Catholic Churches, shall comply with the directives of the Government of Oman. The one-month closure of the Church will begin from tomorrow 16
th March till 15
th April.
The faithful are hence advised to avoid any group prayer meetings in private or public places including homes and rented halls, encouraging them to stay at home and pray with their family members.
However, our faithful are advised to follow up our spiritual obligations and practices of faith in their own homes, through the following:
To Participate in the Holy Mass through the Catholic TV channels. You can also view live mass by pope on
https://youtu.be/FvgF-WFGaSw
To read together as a family the Scripture readings of the day.
To do the way of cross.
To pray the holy Rosary and Divine Mercy and
Any other spiritual activity.
You could refer to the letter from our Bishop Paul Hinder on
www.avosa.org
Let us implore the maternal aid of Our Lady of Arabia and continue to fast and pray for a quick medical breakthrough and speedy recovery of those infected by the COVID19.
With much prayers and blessings,
In Christ,
Fr. Raul L. Ramos, OFM Cap. Parish Priest & Priest incharge for all the churches in Oman