February
14, 2016
First
Sunday of Lent
In the Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent, we
always feature Jesus’s temptation. This
year from Luke and last year from Matthew, the story is much the same, “the
devil offers Jesus all the kingdoms of the world in return for his worship.” The devil asserts, “all this power and glory
has been handed over to me and I may give it whomever I wish.” Jesus, however, rejects such self-centered
political manipulation in the knowledge that His kingdom will be won by the
cross. This Lent is our opportune time
to join Jesus’ trust in God and his unfailing Mercy. – Deacon Jim
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