Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
Pope Francis called on the faithful to “say ‘Yes’ to the God who is love, life and freedom, and who never disappoints”.
Indeed, this is what St. Paul writes about in the Second Reading, “And even when you were dead in transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He brought you to life along with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions.”
Read MoreWhen questioned by the high priest as to why the apostles had not heeded their warnings to stop preaching in the name of Jesus, Peter responded, “We must obey God rather than men.”
Read MoreIt is very consoling to see Jesus himself tempted. He prepared His public life with a fast of 40 days, similar to what we are doing during this Lenten season. If Jesus himself was tempted, and Jesus is perfect God and man, then it stands to reason that to be tempted is not necessarily bad; it is not a sin.
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