I am interested in the use of the word denial in the title. I usually associate that word with two days before the Paschal event. The responses above have shown there are many creative responses to the measures that have been put in place to protect populations the world over in all walks of life. One such, which I forgot to watch yesterday but hope to do tomorrow, is an exercise session that takes place after the daily transmission of the liturgy. Two for the price of one: spiritual and physical exercises to keep us supple. Anyone who can access it, Sligo Cathedral, 10.30am Monday, Wednesday and Friday I believe. I looked on their website and didn’t find any mention of it, but I will try anyway. I will be honest though: I see this time as one for focussing on trying to support those in this time and space who are walking/ working right there with those who are ill with the virus. It is a symbolic support, but it is aimed at watching and waiting and hoping for that moment of blessed knowledge that it has been done, it has been conquered. That is the other half of my reason for marching up and down in the ugly space available to me at the back of our house, to keep me concentrating on trying to change my little effort at solidarity into some sense of support for those right in the thick of it. They will not hear about it, but it is my intention for them. Sorry, OP, if this is detracting from your Exultet. One of the most poignant cries from the human heart.
