Texas church that rushed to reopen cancels masses after priest dies and others contract coronavirus

[sunonmars]

Well that all went well for them, didn't it, i suspect we will see more of this soon...............

Texas church that rushed to reopen cancels masses after priest dies and others contract coronavirus

Link to tweet

Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Houston reopened its doors on May 2, as the Lone Star State began loosening its stay-at-home orders.

But on May 14, the parish canceled all services after Father Donnell Kirchner died. Five members of the congregation tested positive for COVID-19, church officials said Monday.

[sandensea]

1. Ho-ooly Ghost.

It's amazing how delusional some people can be - even amidst this calamity.

Here's hoping other churches take note - but fat chance of that.

[sunonmars]

2. Well they were in a rush to meet their God it seems, people can be so stupid.

[RKP5637]

10. In my youth, they would have told me god works in mysterious ways and

he needed them to help him (the guy with blond hair, white and blue eyes) in heaven. What a load of bullshit!.

[Ligyron]

21. Hey, they're still telling people that shit.

and there are millions and millions who will happily believe it.

[RKP5637]

30. Had a guy tell me the other day that when you die you take all

your money, if any, to heaven with you! What incredible bullshit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lame54]

3. A flashing sign

[Wellstone ruled]

4. Karma!

[captain queeg]

5. I'm shocked! But how many more from that congregation get sick now?

And how far will they spread it?

[sunonmars]

6. and most likely one of a number of these churches no doubt.

[Cha]

7. Wow.. Sorry. And, the Magats still don't have fucking clue!

[Initech]

8. What could possibly go wrong?

[Blue_true]

11. Yeah. Like the minister in Africa that held a big faith-healing gathering to

"cure" people from getting covid19. He is dead and hundreds of people that he touched during his faith-healing farce are out of their freaking minds with fear.

In my city, there are tone-deaf signs that started to pop up once SARS-COV-2 started marching all over the country, "Faith over Fear", in this case, that is the worst possible phrase they can come up with, maybe it should be "Prudence over Fear". Faith won't be what saves them if covid19 pays them a tough visit.

[Canoe52]

19. "Wisdom over blind faith"

[Blue_true]

27. That would work. nt

[RKP5637]

9. No sympathy whatsoever. If you do this, you well might die, your risk. If you die, so be it. n/t

[sunonmars]

29. Me neither, not like we have not been telling them.

[stopbush]

12. Typical elitist, self- aggrandizing Christians.

They believe they’re above the very laws of nature.

Guess what? Your bullshit religion didn’t save you, asshole.

[NCjack]

13. Former Pres. Obama's fault.

[ananda]

14. I know where that is.

I used to live in Bellaire near Holy Ghost.

And btw, this is by far not the only church to
have this problem.

Many religious people in this country are truly
cray cray!

[hunter]

15. We are accepted to heaven by the stories we lived.

"Failure to maintain social distancing" may not be one of the more interesting stories.

Approval of my own ticket to heaven is going to involve some close examination of my scars.

Maybe by licking.

[paleotn]

16. From the depths of my heart, here's a hearty.....

Fuck You! Karma-19 strikes again!

[malaise]

17. See Jebus does not save

stupidity or willful ignorance

[roamer65]

18. Can we start the Great Tribulation yet?

[ancianita]

20. What I want to know is when they are finally going to use the brains their god gave them.

[Joe Mauriceovich]

22. Maybe I'm Headed for Hell

But the thread title made me

[flibbitygiblets]

23. When will these people learn that their imaginary friend is just not that into them?

[sunonmars]

28. Don't believe the science and you will lose everytime

[LanternWaste]

24. These guys should much read more and posture much less.

"When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me."









Child (nepios): Strong's Greek: From an obsolete particle ne- and epos; not speaking, i.e. An infant; figuratively, a simple-minded person, an immature Christian.

[Upthevibe]

25. Kick....n/t

[Takket]

26. I assume they will be protested for denying paritioners their constitutional right to worship?

Just like all the governors were protested for trying to save lives by limiting crowds?

[BrightKnight]

31. Why would the diocese permit this in Houston?

It makes no sense.

Clearly, low turn out Mass with all of their social distancing and mitigation efforts did not work.


My Church is setting up a way to deliver communion to homes. I get that it has been too long and that it is needed. They need to pray for a better answer. Love your neighbor and Jesus would not spread disease.