From today’s Scripture: “You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.”—Lk 4:12
On this first Sunday of Lent, we hear the story of Jesus’ temptation after spending 40 days of prayer and fasting in the desert. The devil is trying to take advantage of Jesus’ weakened state–just as he goes after our weaknesses. We all face temptations throughout our daily life. Whether we are tempted to pass on the latest gossip about our neighbor down the street, skip Mass for a day at the park, or focus on ourselves instead of the needs of others, do we have the strength to say no?
Jesus entered the desert filled with the Holy Spirit. May our Lenten practices of fasting, prayer, almsgiving, and acts of mercy fill us with the Spirit so that we have the strength to turn away from temptation and follow the ways of Jesus.
Let us pray: Father, inspire our Lenten practices so that we have the strength to dedicate ourselves to following your will, not the temptations of our own wants and desires. Amen.
Today’s author is Chris Phelps, Director of Development for Glenmary Home Missioners.
Free delivery! Sign up to receive this in English or in Spanish daily by email.
