Ever since the outbreak of pandemic Coronavirus, it is shocking to see how each one of us has had our lives and communities disrupted. There is constant advice on how to prevent and mitigate the risks and threats, but in such times of distress, self-isolation and social distancing, fear and panic is easier spread than Coronavirus.
On one hand we are recognising how much we need each other because we are created as social beings and on the other hand we see how when suffering bypasses race, gender, religion, and nation, leads us all into mutual solidarity.
We appreciate and admire all those in Luton working selflessly to reach out to those in need whether it is providing free meals for NHS staff, delivering supplies for elderly, cheering people online or serving people in any other way.
We remember the fragility of the most marginalized of people in prisons, homeless, refugees and our drivers, postmen, ambulances, nurses, doctors, risking their lives to keep society together.
May the spirit of our human solidarity continue to hold and sustain us through this difficult time and may it help us choose peace over panic, hope over hysteria and faith over fear. Let us hope this experience will force us remember eternally that love alone overcomes fear and that love is essential for survival of life in all its forms.
READ - A letter to Luton’s faith leaders from Luton Borough Council (click here)