[imporesweemo]

Another example of someone who was not affected by "contagious" diseases is Mother Gavriella ... she is an excellent example of a contemporary and modern personality that we can identify with. She spent the majority of her missionary life being in contact with the "lepers" of India .. and as she testifies in her book, never herself caught lepresy - although it was her job to give the lepers massages (so she physically touched them)!

To me ... that is a miracle! That shows that when our heart is in the right place and we are working in love and fear of God .. no harm can come to us .... who ever heard of a missionary working amongst lepers for such a long period of time and NOT becoming contagious with the disease? Forgive me if I am wrong ... I think, however, she was protected by the grace of God.

Try and overcome your phobia ... perhaps start by standing at the door of the church - close to fresh air and with time ... try and move in to the church and so on and so forth? God will give you strength ... be sure to go with someone who will "strengthen and support" you!!

Much love in Christ.
vasiliki