Temptations

On this first Sunday of Lent, we see Jesus being tempted by the devil in the desert, and then we see him in prayer, while encouraging the people to “repent and believe in the gospel.” This was the same message of John the Baptist in Advent as it was last Wednesday on Ash Wednesday.  Temptations are a part of our lives, and we cannot avoid them, but we can always conquer them. All the saints faced them and overcame them in due time. Jesus faced temptation by prayer. And certainly our prayer life will help us throughout our Lenten journey.

May I suggest this guideline to help you throughout this special penitential time of the year:
Repent - admit of your weaknesses and ask for forgiveness.
Return - come back to church where you can find comfort and consolation.
Reorient yourself - make the adjustments you need.
Resolve to change - ask God to help you make the changes you need for a better life.
Rejoice - be happy with the person that is your NEW YOU.
Remember - the blessings you received, so that you don’t start taking God for granted.