b'BEAUTY IN THE STORMWhile COVID-19 pummeled much of the country this past year,Marianist Brother Bob Donovan, a physician who serves thehomeless in Cincinnati, turned to his faith to keep hope alive.By Jan D. DixonIn the time it takes to read this story, 10 Americans will die from COVID-19. ThatALL PHOTOS: RYAN KURTZwas the situation on the ground in late July as one American died every minutewhile the coronavirus tore across the country, leaving a trail of devastation, heartacheand fear. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of thiswriting, more than 8 million Americans have been infected with the virus, and218,000 and countinghave died.The virus unleashed the perfect storm: illness and death, with The Chinese families separated from loved ones; economic upheaval, with millions have a saying:losing their jobs; and food insecurity, with many worried about their May you be borndwindling grocery supplies or where to get their next meal. It also in interestinglaid bare the raw truth of racial inequality that affects health outcomes, times, saysas the death toll among people of color keeps rising. Brother Bob. The virus wreaked havoc in Ohio, turning Marianist Brother Bob Id say we areDonovans medical practice upside down. For the last 32 years, he living in messyhas served as a primary care physician for the Healthcare for the times.Homeless Program in Cincinnati that operates a clinic and servicesfor people experiencing homelessness. While he has seen his share of human Marianist Brother Bob Donovan, M.D. suffering, nothing prepared him for this. Its surreal, he says. I never expected a pandemic. Other things, sure. But never this.In March, as much of the country shut down, Brother Bob began conductingtelehealth calls from home. Im 65 and in a high-risk category, he says. I sentpatients with more serious conditions to my colleagues at the clinic.Brother Bob relies on the support of his Marianist friends to cope with the pan-demic, and adapting to change is a mindset embedded in the Marianist charism the values that guide his life. So while his faith helps him stay the course, he stillfinds himself making adjustments, often daily, in his work schedule. Hes also made it a habit to look on the bright side in difficult situations, usinghumor to keep his spirits up. The Chinese have a saying: May you be born in interesting times, says Brother Bob. 4 Call 1.800.348.4732'