Lenten Reflection Day 17

It is amazing how our world has changed literally overnight. More and more businesses are shutting down, schools are closing for several weeks, and we are being encouraged just about every where we look to hunker down and stay at home….for the next few weeks! Can this be real?
Several churches around the world are giving dispensations for folks to stay home and worship God as best you can within the communities of your families rather than the usual communal gathering. You may be wondering how to do this? There are several masses being televised across the globe. EWTN will be broadcasting as will several Youtube channels. You can find the readings for this weekend by doing a simple google search as well us by following EWTN or using an app such as Laudate. Gather your family around the TV this weekend and participate in Mass from your living rooms. As it is not ideal, making a spiritual communion is suggested during times when we are unable to physically be in the presence of Jesus in the tabernacle. You can also gather as a family and read the readings for this Sunday. Private devotions can also be done, as in a family rosary or a novena to St. Joseph, protector of the family, and make sure to pray for an end to this worldwide hysteria.
“Be still and know I am God” Psalm 46:10. Do not let your spirit be troubled by what is going on around us. Know that God has a plan and will use all of this for His greater good. He is every present and has everything under control. Trust Him and ask him to increase your faith.
CHALLENGE: Take some time to pause and “be still” over the next few days. Enjoy having your children with you. Enjoy the extra time you get to spend with your loved ones. Use these extra “off days” to spend time in prayer, remembering to continue surrendering to the will of God in your lives during the season of repentance and reflection.
Blessings to You and Yours!