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PASTORAL LETTERS

A r c h b i s h o p o f M o n t r e a l

Pastoral Letter

Every generation, together

May 5, 2020

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We were relieved to learn yesterday that some restrictions affecting seniors
living in residences, in force for several weeks, are now being eased.

Our thoughts instinctively turn to the seriously ill facing the end of life whose
loved ones can now arrange to visit them, while respecting the necessary hygiene
and protection protocols. We prayed a lot for those families who could not visit their
dying parent. We are comforted by the latest announcement allowing such access-
ibility at this critical time in life: the loss of a loved one.

Let us encourage one another to go for a daily walk outside the home, even if
it means taking a detour necessitated by physical distancing to preserve personal
and social hygiene. Let us not pass judgment on others; we know that people living
under the same roof can remain physically close. We are all called to do our part to
get through this pandemic together.

Let us express, once again, in word and deed the friendship and solidarity we
feel toward our elders who have given life to us through family, work and prayer.
Let us remember the men and women religious, those living a consecrated life and
priests who, by giving their lives to Jesus Christ, have served and continue to serve
the Church and the world of our time.

(cont’d)

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