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Take Five for Faith, First Sunday of Lent, Feb. 10

Sunday, February 10, 2008

First Sunday of Lent

 

The challenge of fidelity
Commitment. That’s what it takes. Whether it’s the commitment married couples make to each other that we honor on this World Marriage Day or the commitment our RCIA catechumens and candidates will make to Christ that we celebrate in the Rite of Election, a commitment is what puts a life on track and gets it to where it’s supposed to go. Jesus in the desert faced down the devil, even though ole Satan offered some pretty cool stuff. That’s because Jesus was committed to the way of the Father. To accept the devil’s deal, he’d have to break a sacred pledge. Lent for us is a time when we renew our commitment to God and get back on track to heaven. It’s the best way to go.

Today's Readings: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11
“The devil said to him, ‘All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.’ ”

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Contributors: Father Paul Boudreau, Alice Camille, Daniel Grippo, Father Larry Janowski, Ann O’Connor, Sean Reynolds, Joel Schorn, and Patrice J. Tuohy