March 7 - Introduction

 

2021 Virtual Lenten Retreat

WHO’S YOUR NEIGHBOR
Introduction, March 7

 Dear Friends,

   Welcome and thank you for participating in our 2021 Virtual Lenten Retreat.
   Our hope is that, by participating in this year's retreat, you will grow in your own spiritual life so that you will be prepared to celebrate and live the mystery of Christ's death and resurrection more fully.

 To access the daily reflections, click on the day in the column at the right.

   You may use the daily reflections at any time and in any place that is convenient and conducive to your personal prayer and reflection.  You may also use the retreat in a family or faith-sharing environment.  Previous day reflections will remain online so that you can return to any which you may have missed over the course of the retreat.

   We encourage you to take a moment each day to add an insight or comment to that day’s reflection.  You may do so by clicking on the “Comment” sign at the bottom of the page. 

   Thank you for participating in this virtual retreat.  May you continue to grow in hope during this Lenten season.

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