Readings: DT 26:4-10; PS 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk
4:1-13
Reflection: We see Jesus being tempted in many ways in
our Gospel reading today. He is alone,
He is hungry, He is thirsty, and He is surely exhausted. The devil seeks Him in His weakest moments,
just as he seeks us in our weakest moments.
We see Jesus turn to scripture and to God the fight the devil’s
temptations. What a great lesson for us
to our moments of temptation. We have
been blessed with scripture, prayer to God, prayer for intercession from the
Saints, guidance from priests, and guidance from faithful friends. Surely we are not alone. All we must do is cry out in faith, and run
to God. As long as we follow Him
devoutly, He will guide us and protect us.
Big
Picture: Seek God in
your times of temptation
Discussion
Starters:
Younger
saints: We
see the devil tempting Jesus in His time of weakness in the desert. Who is the devil? Does He tempt us? How does the devil tempt us?
Older
saints: We see that even Jesus turns to God and
scripture in His moments of temptation.
Where do you turn when you are tempted?
Do you cry out to God for help and protection? Spend time learning this week about a few
Saints that you feel a special bond with.
These holy individuals have overcome the devil’s temptation and can be
sources of strength and guidance for you if you seek them.
Scripture
Verse for the Week: “Jesus
answered him, ‘It is written, One does
not live on bread alone.’” Luke 4:4
You
are now entering the mission field: Donate
to your local food bank or food pantry (Corporal Works of Mercy: Feed the Hungry)
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