The three temptations of Jesus
are the same that we each face: to be powerful; to be spectacular and to be relevant.
When we are entrusted with the gifts of the spirit it is wise that we are in
touch with the giver of the gifts. What can happen is that we start to see the
gifts as our own possession and that the world revolves around us and our
choices. Lent allows us the opportunity to open our hearts and our lives to God’s
mercy. It calls us to recognize the time when we have sought to use the gifts
entrusted to us to advance our own status.
In our own age we are called to recognize
both what enhances the living of the spiritual life but also what dampens it.
Lent does not call us to turn inwards but to recognize the spirit rises like a
wellspring within us. The central questions are what brings life to us, what
brings life to others and how do we acknowledge that God is at work within our
community. By seeing each person as created in the image and likeness of God we
can help them to become what God wants them to be.
At the end of each day pause and
reflect with God for a couple of minutes
What brought me life?
Where did I move away from what
brings me life?
What can I do differently
tomorrow?
Say a prayer which reflects this intention
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