Our Gospel for the first Sunday of Lent covers the three “shortcuts” the Devil offered Jesus to lure him away from his central mission of the cross. The Devil chose these temptations because he knew that Jesus would not be primarily a social reformer, or a wonder-worker, or a political operator. He would be the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Knowing who Jesus is and what he is about is indispensable as we commence the Lenten season.
Mass Readings
Reading 1 – Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7
Psalm – Psalm 51:3-17
Reading 2 – Romans 5:12-19
Gospel – Matthew 4:1-11
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Authors
Bishop Robert Barron
Catechism
618, 617, 616, 615, 614, 613, 609, 608, 607, 606, 605, 604, 603, 602
Liturgical Readings
Cycle A - Lent - Week 1
Scriptures
Matthew 4:1-11
Seasons
Lent
Topics
Cross, Crucifixion, Jesus Christ, Lent, Temptation
Categories
Theology