Three Temptations, Three
Lenten Practices
The three
temptations that Jesus faced have one thing in common – to be in control.
First, to
be in control of taking care of ourselves and our wants and needs.
Second,
to be in control of God – we want God to do what we want, to provide for what
we need (even in the way and at the time we want it).
Third, to
be in control of others.
Which of
these three is God inviting me to work on this Lent? Probably a little of all three.
And the
three Lenten practices (disciplines) the Church teaches us can be helpful
accordingly.
Fasting helps
us to learn through hunger, thirst, and want that we are not in control of our
own destiny, and that we depend on God and others.
Prayer helps
us to let God be in control.
Almsgiving
helps us to focus not on ourselves but others, not on our wants but the needs
of others.
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