Daily Prayers for a world facing the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. For people of any faith or none. Today, a change of name and a focus on the consequence of COVID-19 that's being exploited by loggers in the Amazonas region to radically increase the amount of forest that they're now clearing. 'A Prayer for Humanity' is now 'A Prayer for Being'.The change reflects a feeling that has strongly emerged for me today that the focus of our prayers during this pandemic shouldn’t just be focused on humanity. Rather, I believe that the virus is impacting and playing a role in the evolution of all beings, and itself is a life form.The change of name also reflects the hard prospect for many of us that death and a changing of ways may be needed to restore balance in the way the human species plays its part in the evolving and co-creating play of our planet, and fits with my ministries for creating a love for our Mother Earth (Gaia), holding out for an awakening of human consciousness, and for moving ever closer to the oneness of all life.Of course, the cries and needs of humans will continue to be an important focus in the reflections and prayers that I offer. But so too will the cries of the animal and plant kingdoms, and the grief, joys, and emanant beauty of all life.

Daily Prayers for a world facing the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. For people of any faith or none. The economic consequences of the pandemic are already being felt in one of Latin America's biggest countries, and fears of what may be to come seem to be not far beyond the catastrophe that may likely be looming.

Daily Prayers for a world facing the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. For people of any faith or none. South Africa's record for containing COVID-19 compares favourably with that of many nations, however a sudden leap in recorded cases serves as a reminder that governments may need to be quick to act during the early stages of relaxing their lockdown restrictions.

Daily Prayers for a world facing the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. For people of any faith or none. Lockdown restrictions may be easing in some countries, but a leading pandemic doctor from Canada warns that there's never been a pandemic that hasn't resulted in a second wave. What can scientists, planners, politicians, medics and more do to ensure that we are as well prepared to deal with such a possibility? This is the theme for our reflections today.

Daily Prayers for a world facing the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. For people of any faith or none. Sweden has been upheld by many as a model for its relaxed approach to locking down. But is everything really working in citizens' best interests, and especially in care homes?

Daily Prayers for a world facing the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. For people of any faith or none. As a ferocious cyclone approaches the coastlines of Bangladesh and north-east India, we turn our hearts to hold those who are within its path. With many people displaced, shelter space and emergency services already stretched, their needs are doubly accute.

Daily Prayers for a world facing the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. For people of any faith or none. Today, the reportedly relaxed attitude of many Brazilians risks a crisis point as emergency capacity in Sao Paulo's hospitals reaches 90%.

Daily Prayers for a world facing the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. For people of any faith or none. Today, we consider the need for wisdoms as governments move to relax restrictions, including two nations that have generally reported very good containment measures so far.

Daily Prayers for a world facing the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. For people of any faith or none. As Burundi prepares to go to the polls, no lockdown measures are reported as being thought necessary. With political rallies and public gatherings happening apace, we turn our attention to the risk of a pandemic explosion in this land-locked African nation.

Daily Prayers for a world facing the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. For people of any faith or none. Today, we turn our attention to the spread of the virus in Russia, where the number of reported cases of COVID-19 now nears a quarter of a million.