Not many of us can remember our first words we ever spoke, although they may be on some old tape or cassette. Parents did things like that back then.
Ironically, we do have Jesus’ very first words recorded in the bible, "Did you not know I must be in my Father's house". Words of wisdom for us, for Jesus is telling us, even with all of our responsibilities, regardless of our circumstances, that God and all things pertaining to God must be first in our lives.
With the coronavirus spreading and the precautionary measures being taken, Church is affected. Attendance is down and in some places the House of God is empty.
It is now more important than ever, to make our hearts a true tabernacle, a real House for God to dwell. God knows our thoughts, our wishes, and our capabilities, he knows where we stand with him.
Church and the sacraments are needed in our life, but, as we know, not always available for many of us. And this places us in a position of developing some habits contrary to our ordinary way of life, especially on Sundays.
Although attending Church in this so called crisis, may be unwise, and even prohibited, keep God closer than ever. Convert a room, or a corner of a room for prayer. Yearn for and pray for an end to this virus and when the all clear sign is posted, Churches may be fuller than ever.
It is said, that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Let’s pray this is true and that we and lost souls will want more than anything else to be in our Father’s House once again. The House of God will be the place to be.
Trust in God and put Him first in your life. Have mercy on us, Jesus
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