As we once again commence the penitential season of Lent, it is good to get back to basics. We journey with Jesus into the desert, and with him, we confront the three basic temptations: sensual pleasure, power, and glory. Only when we set aside our obsessions with these three things can we be free to serve the Lord.
The Three Temptations
Cycle CLentWeek 1
by Bishop Robert BarronFebruary 25, 2007
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Authors
Bishop Robert Barron
Catechism
2863, 2728, 2548, 2547, 2340, 2157, 2119, 2113, 2097, 2027, 1942, 1863, 1849, 1808, 566, 201, 1
Liturgical Readings
Cycle C - Lent - Week 1
Scriptures
Mark 1:12-13, Matthew 4:1-11
Seasons
Lent
Topics
Conscience, Devil, God, Idolatry, Jesus Christ, Lent, Life, Love, Prayer, Temptation