First Sunday of Lent: Sunday, February 22, 2015

Read It:
The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert,
and he remained in the desert for forty days,
tempted by Satan.
He was among wild beasts,
and the angels ministered to him.

After John had been arrested,
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God:
"This is the time of fulfillment.
The kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the gospel."


Reflect on It:
What I love about this gospel is that we see that while Jesus was tempted, the angels ministered to him. He wasn't alone. Sometimes, as we go about our day and are tempted, we dwell on our loneliness. We feel like we are going through something all alone with no help. The angels fled to Christ's side. Each of us has a Guardian Angel to protect us on our way. Do we call on our Guardian Angel to protect or to help us in our temptations? Today, let's be aware that we are not alone and that we can always call on the legions of angels to come to our side.

Pray about It: Angel of God, my Guardian dear, to whom His love commits me here, ever this day (or night) be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

Live It! Challenge: Today, call upon your Guardian Angel when you are tempted.