Our family lives far apart. Can video calls be a way of keeping family ties?

Video calls are a blessing that can bring the distant close, and using them to keep family ties (silaturahim) is a good deed. For families separated by work or distance, seeing faces and hearing voices is far warmer than text alone. Set regular times to call parents and relatives, especially those who are elderly and alone, because it gladdens their hearts. Involve your children so they know and love their relatives. But do not let the screen fully replace real visits when they are possible. Use it also to pray for them and ask after them, not just for practical matters. Technology used for good becomes a bridge, not a barrier. See family digital life.