Father Michael Fowler of St. Peter's Church in Chicago published an article on the church's Aug. 16 blog highlighting the dangers that COVID-19 and recent violence pose for the Church and Chicago citizens.

He reminded parishioners that Jesus promised to be with the Church always. He touched on the uptick in joblessness as well.

"As we face each day the on-going danger of the coronavirus with its restrictive directives, disruption of our daily lives and the fear of the unknown, I believe it is also crucial that we be aware of other dangers that face us each day," Fr. Fowler said. "Whether it is violence in our city, the concern of keeping our jobs, increasing tensions in our world or the many issues that daily face families, it is important that we place our trust and faith in the promises of God. Lest we give in to despair, I encourage us all to pray daily for God's protection and guidance. Let us remember the promise of Jesus to be with us forever."

Additionally, Fowler highlighted the dangers that nuclear weapons pose to the rest of the world.

"One on-going threat facing all people of the world is the danger of nuclear weapons," Fowler noted. "While we don't often hear of these dangerous weapons these days, the threat, especially from some rogue nation or group using these cataclysmic weapons, remains a constant danger to all people of the world. I was reminded of this ever-present danger recently."