Today’s Gospel presents the dramatic scene of the Lord Jesus’ confrontation with the evil one. The evil one attempts to frustrate the Lord’s mission by tempting him to become a “false” messiah by succumbing to sensual desire, exercising worldly power, and using the power of God for ego driven purposes. These temptations are intended, not just to frustrate the Lord in his mission, but our own mission as well.
The True and False Messiah
Cycle CLentWeek 1
by Bishop Robert BarronFebruary 21, 2010
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Authors
Bishop Robert Barron
Catechism
2424, 2289, 2119, 2113, 2095, 1723, 695, 566
Liturgical Readings
Cycle C - Lent - Week 1
Scriptures
Hebrews 2:18, Hebrews 4:15, Mark 1:12-13, Matthew 4:1-11
Seasons
Lent
Topics
Conscience, Cross, Devil, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Lent, Life, Love, Saints, Salvation, Temptation, Truth