Comments on: Cycle A 1st Sunday of Lent Mud or Breath of God?

By: SES

SES — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:11:40 +0000

Hello, Mary. Thank you for your reflection. I heard the best homily today at Mass today’s regarding today’s Gospel Reading. The priest talked about the difference between Eve’s and Jesus’s respective conversations with the devil – Eve allowed the devil to engage her, which was not helpful. Eve and the devil had a lengthy conversation. However, Jesus was very direct and to the point all three times when he said no to the devil. In other words, when temptations arise, don’t interact with the devil – say no and move on. The more you converse with the devil, temptations grow, and the easier it is to fall into sin. Have a Blessed Lenten Season.

By: JME

JME — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:56:45 +0000

Thank you Mary I never had heard about the steps of sin. Have a blessed Lent

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:41:22 +0000

When I returned to the church after nine years I was confronted outside the church and aggressively attacked physically. Growing up I believed fighting was okay as long as you don’t throw the first blow. After the first encounter I said to God “I turned my cheek… I turned it thirty times, now I get to nail this guy.” The Lord answered no seventy times seven! Several minutes later he returned with more blows but I was protected by God and some Kung Fu (classes). I was now on a path to give up one of my favorite sports, fighting…44 years ago. Brings tears to my eyes, how blessed am I and how GREAT is our God! By the way I was outside working the sign ups for those interested in c.c.d. classes. Thanks Mary for your reflections

By: KS

KS — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:08:04 +0000

Mary, I’ve come to believe you are my greatest source of learning the meaning of the readings each Sunday. May the Holy Spirit continue to bless you with such insight.
Thank you and God bless you

By: A

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 14:17:50 +0000

Your writings are so helpful in this journey of ours on earth. Thank you, Mary, and may the Lord continue to guide you.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:48:10 +0000

Thank you Mary for giving us the guidance to fully use the time of Lent to improve our Christian faith. Choosing the breath of God gives us the strength to resist sin and temptation. Blessings to you my sister.