4:1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 4:2 where for forty days he was tested by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished.

2025年3月7日 · Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Romans 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13. 1. Life is hard and full of trials and moments of hardship. One needs proper divine guidance in such moments in order not to end up in disaster. This idea runs through the readings of this first Sunday of Lent. 2.

2024年7月14日 · Life is a cabaret. But for us on this first Sunday of Lent, it’s important to know that life is a journey – a journey that consists in our becoming, a journey toward God, an inner journey. That, and our being pilgrims on this journey, is what Lent is all about. Every Lent is a milestone for us on that journey.

2025年3月8日 · Luke 4:1-13 In his first test, Diabolus goaded Jesus to prove that he was Son of God by turning stone into bread, thereby making his own well-being his life's goal.

2025年3月7日 · It takes courage and conviction and above all, effort. As Jesus was tempted to disregard these challenges, so are we. But as we begin this season of Lent, let us follow his example and embrace them as opportunities for growth.

Recognizing God’s love and acknowledging our shortcomings is the first step toward a genuine and lasting Lenten conversion. Lent is a season of renewal, a time to turn back to Christ, seek healing and nourishment in Him, break free from our idols, and reclaim the joy we have lost. Christ has not changed His love for us, remain as faithful as ...

First Sunday in Lent The Collect: Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy ...

Lent, then, is a precious gift to each of us. It’s a personal invitation to spend some time in the mystical desert, preparing ourselves for a new life after the joy of Easter. It’s 40 days set aside for prayerful reflection, fasting, almsgiving. And asking God to help us start afresh.

2025年2月28日 · One lesson in this Gospel is that there are right and wrong ways to apply scripture. The devil’s use of Deuteronomy and the Psalms is not a quest for truth, but a bid for control. We have no difficulty in dismissing his take as …

2025年3月3日 · 1. Prayer. OK, this one is a freebie. As Christians we should always be praying (1 Thess. 5:17). But Lent is a great time to redouble your prayer practice — whether that’s extemporaneous conversations with God, repetitive recitation like the rosary or Jesus Prayer, praying through the Psalms, or simply sitting in silent contemplation.