Necessity of Sacraments in this Pandemic Time

Abstract

This article establishes a dialogue between the tradition of different Church Fathers, the doctrinal teaching of the sacraments and the current situation of the pandemic. Faced with such an adverse situation for rituals and public practices of faith, the author considers it necessary to return to the dimension of that miracle in the modern world represented by the sacraments, especially the Eucharist and confession. He will also address the perspective of atheism and the protestant position, in  addition to the overcoming that around them have historically marked the Church”™s doctrine on sacramental matters. Reflection on grace and the sacraments will also have an important place in these pages in order to encourage us to seek these gifts that in such difficult times are faced with daunting restrictions.