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In last Sunday’s second reading from IPeter I:3-9, it states “to attain the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls”.  These are words that come down to the nitty gritty of one’s faith – the salvation of your souls.  But not only salvation of one’s own soul but Christ asks us throughout his gospels to be disciples and go out and spread the Good News so we can assist others to the salvation of their souls. 

This can be in several different venues. During these days when we are home bound, you may be thinking “How can I be a disciple now?  I don’t see anyone but those in my household.”  But there are several ways where you still can do disciple work. 

If you are married, your first responsibility is to help attain salvation for your spouse.  So, this is one very important way to be a disciple.  During these days of home bound, many couples are together now more than they ever have been in their married life.  This takes patience.   We need to be patient and Christ like to our spouses.  The definition of Christian is Christ-like.  Being patient and truly empathetic toward your spouse will help you and your spouse endure these days of stay at home and help each other attain the goal of our faith – salvation.

Throughout this home bound time, some may also have more time with their children – of all ages. This is a prime time to be a disciple to them.  Perhaps prior to all being home bound, you could not go to daily mass.  Daily mass is streamed and you can attend mass with your family and listen to the good news of the Lord together.  Depending on the ages of the children, you could delve deeper into the Word and have small bible studies with your family.  Or if your children are too young, you could always open the bible, read and answer any questions which may come up.  There will be questions.  This inquisitiveness could help with the baptismal flame in your child’s soul.

Also this home bound time make give us more time on our hands.  Be it if we are a family of two, five, eight or one in the household.  All of us can be Christ like to others.  This is the number one way of being a disciple and helping others attain salvation.  We all know of those out there who perhaps are going through a difficult time due to this pandemic.  Some are going through emotional loneliness.  Now that we have more time to be Christ like and bring peace to these people’s life and mind.  It is an ideal time to pick up the phone and call this person or write this person a note and have them be able to get a note from you.  Showing them that, yes, they are remembered and you care.  This will put Christ in their lives and you can be a big part of doing that.   

There are those in the area who are struggling financially.  These may find it difficult to see Christ in their lives.  What a great way for one to be Christ like.  Make a donation to The Hope House or Helping Hands.  They may not see you doing it but they will know that there are people who are Christ like and care.  And make them realize that Christ is alive and lead them to the path of Salvation.

So, yes we are isolated.  But we still can be disciples and we can still help others and ourselves attain the goal of our faith – Salvation.