This article from a very wise and learned Dominican priest, Fr. Thomas Joseph White, elucidates very well some aspects of the guideposts that Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron had written in the very early days of the suspension of public Mass. Some key points to Father’s article are the following:

1. While we benefit from the state’s recognition of the natural right of religion enshrined in the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, we are called to work closely with government leaders to support the common good. Cooperating with the suspension of public gatherings demonstrates our desire to heed the advice of public health officials. Therefore, “holiness works with science.”
2. While we continue not being able to gather for Mass, we are not in the midst of a “spiritual shelter in place.” However oddly or mysteriously, the sacramental economy of the Church still continues. The forgiveness of sins and even baptisms and marriages are continuing. While the sacraments require in-person proximity, even in digital and remote ways we are reminded that “no time is without its grace.” God is supplying the grace we need for these days, especially for those on the periphery. The work of hospital chaplains are a heroic reminder that God has not abandoned us. Our Holy Father has even granted unprecedented opportunities for plenary indulgences.
3. In many places, there is a very real way we see that “our first touchstone is Eucharistic communion.” Many of us are more regularly making spiritual communions while we watch livestreamed Masses, but some churches are able to remain open (and regularly cleaned) and provide an opportunity for all of us to come and pray before the Eucharistic Lord. We cannot gather in large numbers, but I cannot help but remember my mother telling me to “stop and make a visit” when I pass by a church. At a recent livestream Mass for children, Fr. Matthew Hood challenged families in these days to take a walk by a church and stop and pray from outside. These acts of devotion are even more necessary now to remind ourselves of this first touchstone.