Yep - just another Friday - except - trapped in the house - no place to go - locked down - self isolating. Not the first Friday for this experience - won't be the last. From the articles I just read - it appears that we are in this virus lock down for multiple months - not weeks. I know that many people are already getting anxious about this - however - there is no option. If we as a nation are to survive this pandemic - then as a nation - we must stick together - cooperate with our governors - mayors - follow their guidelines.
With Jesus - this is all possible. Sure some changes have to be made - very limited time outside the home - running critical errands - milk and bread only good for so many days. For us as Catholics - we need to look at this as a long Lent retreat - days in solitude - time to be alone with Jesus - walking in the desert. For those with other family members - - need to utilize different rooms - give each person their own space - time to be alone. Front porch - a private space - back yard - your private retreat - multiple possibilities exist. Time with family - time alone - all gifts to be appreciated - as we isolate. In Lent we seek Faith - in Jesus we Trust.
Deacon Dale
With Jesus - this is all possible. Sure some changes have to be made - very limited time outside the home - running critical errands - milk and bread only good for so many days. For us as Catholics - we need to look at this as a long Lent retreat - days in solitude - time to be alone with Jesus - walking in the desert. For those with other family members - - need to utilize different rooms - give each person their own space - time to be alone. Front porch - a private space - back yard - your private retreat - multiple possibilities exist. Time with family - time alone - all gifts to be appreciated - as we isolate. In Lent we seek Faith - in Jesus we Trust.
Deacon Dale
