A Virtual Retreat with Cardinal Seán: Christ, Our Light in the Darkness

The most important commandment for the Jews was the observance of the Sabbath. But the most important commandment for Jesus was to love God and your neighbor. In tonight’s retreat, Cardinal Seán poses the question, Who is my neighbor? We find the answer in the parable of the Good Samaritan, who didn’t see a stranger, but another fallen human being, in need of help.

Show Notes

The most important commandment for the Jews was the observance of the Sabbath. But the most important commandment for Jesus was to love God and your neighbor. In tonight’s retreat, Cardinal Seán poses the question, Who is my neighbor? We find the answer in the parable of the Good Samaritan, who didn’t see a stranger, but another fallen human being, in need of help.

Reflection Questions
  1. The Good Samaritan really “saw” the other person. Who is the Lord asking you to really “see” and then reach out to?
  2. In this time of social isolation, who in your family or parish is more isolated? How can you comfort them?
  3. Think about ways you can see the good in others whom you disagree with. Then draw them into your life.
For more information on Cardinal Seán's Virtual Retreat, visit https://www.bostoncatholic.org/virtualretreat. 

What is A Virtual Retreat with Cardinal Seán: Christ, Our Light in the Darkness?

We will remember this Lent as one “in quarantine.” Social distancing the new norm as daily social interactions are suddenly unavailable to us. Schools are closed. We can’t go out to restaurants. Even public Mass has been suspended to curtail any further spread of this coronavirus. Many people feel alone. Many are scared. And people are thirsting for something good.

The Lord appoints shepherds to lead his flock, to be beacons of light in darkness, and to be instruments of hope to his people in times of despair. This Virtual Lenten Retreat with Cardinal Seán is a means for our shepherd to feed us, to comfort us, and to give us the hope we need right now.

Join Cardinal Seán on this six-part retreat, using this opportunity to enter more deeply into Lent and grow in your relationship with Christ.