Keep In Contact

We have a gas stove with its ignition spark induced by two pieces of type C batteries. Normally, these batteries must be replaced quarterly to keep the spark an easy-click operation. But one time, the spark was not really there despite replacing old batteries with new ones. I checked the gas supply system and it was also in good working condition so I focused again on the batteries. After a few minutes, I found the problem. It was not the batteries themselves but it was one of the battery terminals inside the stove. It was highly corroded that no electricity from the fully-charged batteries can pass to the circuitry and eventually to the spark mechanism. All I needed to do was to scratch and clean the contact plates to remove the surface corrosions. It worked fine afterwards.

This is also what happens when we sin. Yes, sinning corrodes our conscience and heart that we lose contact of God’s constant graces and blessings. Whenever we sin, we cover ourselves with the stained dirt, in effect, shielding ourselves from His all encompassing love. And the longer we stay in our sinful state, the more God seems distant and unconcern about us. We start to drift away from Him and His calling.

But there is hope.

God’s mercy and forgiveness, felt solemnly and efficaciously administered through the sacrament of Penance, cleanses and rinse away every single blot of sin that hinders our direct communion with Him. We will get back to our normal and personal contact with Him and we clearly hear again His voice and instructions.

Losing contact with the Lord lately?
Then go ahead and check out God’s red-light district – the confessional box.

He eagerly awaits for each one of us who needs cleaning.