Good works and housebound?

[Loboto-Me]

There are some who are housebound for a number of reasons. How does one “love their neighbour” or “do good works” in such a situation where they don’t see very many people on a regular basis?

Praying for people and souls in purgatory would be one, any other ways to be a faithful and loving Catholic in such a situation?

 

[Dorothy]

There are some who are housebound for a number of reasons. How does one “love their neighbour” or “do good works” in such a situation where they don’t see very many people on a regular basis?

Praying for people and souls in purgatory would be one, any other ways to be a faithful and loving Catholic in such a situation?

If it becomes necessary for someone to be housebound temporarily, or even permanently, there are plenty of ways they can serve the Lord.

What you mention above about prayer is one very good way.

Those who know how to knit or crochet can make baby sweaters, etc., and have them donated to a crisis pregnancy center.

One can become a Rosary maker for the missions.

Reading good spiritual books and growing in one’s own faith will make a strong prayer warrior!

I’m sure there are many other ways.

 

[jeanne71350]

There are some who are housebound for a number of reasons. How does one “love their neighbour” or “do good works” in such a situation where they don’t see very many people on a regular basis?

Praying for people and souls in purgatory would be one, any other ways to be a faithful and loving Catholic in such a situation?

St. Therese once said “The smallest thing, even picking up a pin, when done out of love can save souls and change the world.”

You can do ANYTHING to serve God. Pray, Pray, Pray. Show love to your family members. If you know how to make crafts, you can do projects like another person on this fourm said. Or, you can keep in touch with people who need a friend.

-Jeanne

 

[puzzleannie]

There are some who are housebound for a number of reasons. How does one “love their neighbour” or “do good works” in such a situation where they don’t see very many people on a regular basis?

Praying for people and souls in purgatory would be one, any other ways to be a faithful and loving Catholic in such a situation?

a housebound neighbor served as an emergency contact for school children in the area, and a place where they could go on the way home if they felt unsafe or threatened (a community program administered by the police in our urban neighborhood), and on neighborhood watch committee.

our nursing home residents pray for each confirmation and communion candidate, by name, every year, and the candidates in turn visit them, and make small gifts.

others crochet baby blankets for the pregnancy health center, and tiny caps for newborns at the local hospital

 

[Loboto-Me]

Wonderful ideas! God gives us ways to honor Him and love Him in whatever situation we find ourselves in, even if we as humans don’t always think of these ways right off the bat.

I just thought of another, in this day and age the internet could also be a medium with which to serve God as well. I know that when I come here to read and learn, there are some people that unknowingly are “spiritual directors” for me as they councel or explain to other posters about things.

 

[Dorothy]

So true! I am surprised I did not think of that.

Computer-savvy homebound people can certainly be in contact with a lot of people who can benefit by their wisdom and (name removed by moderator)ut; and they can learn more about their faith as well.,