We consider the present COVID-19 pandemic as the ‘Cross of Christ’, which to humankind is folly but to God is wisdom. Amidst such an unprecedented crisis when the entire world is reeling under the spell of ‘corona virus’, the 8-day Online Retreat from April 5-12 by the Jesuit Conference of South Asia, was indeed a blessing in disguise. It put us in touch with ‘God, Self, Others and Creation’ and led us to be in solidarity with suffering humanity – stricken with panic, distress, sorrow and grief – by remaining attuned to the Lord and his Word, who always listens to the cries and affliction of his people.
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