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As said by Aristotle u201cMan is a social animal by natureu201d. But these difficult times we all were compelled to stay quarantine and confined in our homes. Such situations have led to many evil thoughts astray and many of the followers have even been led to question their faith. Although social distancing has kept us safe, the online mass and prayer gatherings gave us an innovative opportunity to access everything online.
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As said by Aristotle “Man is a social animal by nature”. But these difficult times we all were compelled to stay quarantine and confined in our homes. Such situations have led to many evil thoughts astray and many of the followers have even been led to question their faith. Although social distancing has kept us safe, the online mass and prayer gatherings gave us an innovative opportunity to access everything online. The Nazareth store offers a platform based on the same concept that is an online gift shop. The catholic gift items include rosary, cross bracelets, crosses, evil charms, and many more.
OVERCOMING CHALLENGES THROUGH FAITH ‘Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.’ (Proverbs 3:5-6). This saying is based on the teachings of the Bible. Such encouraging and guiding words help us to reform and strengthen the faith of followers. Pandemic closed many doors of the normal way of connecting with God so we found out the new normal “online”. Thus, making us keep moving towards our God and believe in his miracles. Be it mass, prayers, adoration, and messages. Along with a new door for exploration also came a lot of challenges and motivation to overcome them.
THE SOLUTION TO CHALLENGES FACED Online forms create a challenge in difficulty in conveying our thoughts entirely based on the true concept which can be handled by conducting interesting biblical scenes, games, animations related to the same. Unavailability due to absence of technology-related equipment. The issue of less attention span by followers, catheism students can relate many activities introduced by diocese which help in creatively creating attention span. The usual way of grasping things through solid form but online platform enables us to opt for easy availability of materials of reference. Every church has put forth their best frontier like animation, pdfs, videos which are used to recite rosary and chant prayers even learn Bible stories.
SAFEGUARDING FAITH IN CHILDREN God is our shelter - kids are often the best and innocent medium of the purest form of faith. Like the adults’ kids are too affected by the adverse effects of quarantine. As staying at home has provided us with a lot of time to be spent at home. This time can be utilized to reflect upon many of the instances and stories in the history of Christianity which tells us the tales of succeeding through struggle and pain. Focusing on the positive aspects seems difficult but not impossible. These all can be achieved by keeping a close connection to the teachings of the Bible.
The Nazareth store aims to provide at least a way to connect people and spirituality. The believers always appreciate an ounce of effort as a step towards spirituality. The efforts of the store include exhibiting a collection of handcrafted items like catholic rosary beads braided together to form rosary, rosary bracelets, crosses – Jerusalem and pectoral, etc.
Store just makes an initiative to keep the faith intact and make sure the strength of Jesus follows through the chanting of prayers and sayings. Healing the world can be a tedious task but with the guidance of divinity and Christianity, it is achievable and possible. SOURCE CREDIT : https://catholicgiftshoponline.tumblr.com/post/665538051874979840/challenges-of-staying-away-from-the-church
