Talk 3: A Loved Sinner - History of Sin | 2023 Lenten Retreat: Who do you say that I am‪?‬ Seeking God: A Jesuit Retreat Series

In the 3rd talk of our Lenten Retreat, we continue to contemplate our identity and how much God loves us. To come to a profound awareness of this love, Ignatius desires us to put sin in its proper perspective: sin as systemic and all around us. We may not like to think about sin, but Damian reflects on what it reveals about God and ourselves. We are sinners, and we are sinners loved by God.

Spiritual Exercises:


The First, Second, and Third Sin

Suggested Scripture for prayer:


Luke 7:37-50
Galatians 5:16-26
Psalm 51

Questions for reflection:


Take a moment to reflect on the three stories:

The Sin of the Angels
The Sin of Adam and Eve
The Sin of Others



How do you feel when you reflect on these stories?
What emotions or thoughts come up for you as you read them?
What do these stories say to you about sin?

Song:


The Longing by All Sons & Daughters
Shiloh by Audrey Assad

Please feel free to contact Damian if you would like to share your experiences with him: dbotellosj@thejesuitpost.org.  

To download a PDF of reflection materials for this talk: https://bit.ly/LentenRetreatTalk3