On Sunday night, Queen Elizabeth delivered a televised address to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth (and, thanks to the power of social media, to the entire world, really) about the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
The Queen began by acknowledging the struggles, both personal and financial, many have faced since the beginning of the pandemic.
She went on to thank healthcare workers and all citizens who are doing their part to stop the spread of the virus by practicing social distancing and staying at home as much as possible. "Those self-isolating may at times be hard.
Many people of all faiths and of none are discovering that it presents an opportunity to slow down, to pause and reflect in prayer or meditation.