This Homily (15 Minutes) was given by Fr. Thomas Weise at the 11 am Sunday Mass. When looking at the temptation of Jesus we must remember that he has just spent 40 days meditating on what happened at his baptism. The heavens were opened, the Holy Spirit came down, and the God the Father said, "This is my Son, the Beloved, in whom I am well pleased." Starting from that place, Satan challenges Jesus to use his special status and powers to meet his own needs. Jesus counters with a refusal to use his gifts and talents for his own ends. As God beloved he will follow God's will that the whole of creation is built up into the Kingdom of God. Knowing who you are as beloved helps us resisit the temptation to selfishness.
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Readings: Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7; Psalm 51:3-6, 12-13, 17; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11.
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