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Who presided the Mass/Sunday Service?
FEBRUARY 18, 2018
1st Sunday of Lent ____________________________________
Mark 1:12-15 _

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."

Some thoughts on today's scripture

On this first Sunday of Lent, we hear Mark’s version of Jesus being tempted in the desert. Jesus begins
with this confrontation with evil. The rest of his life and work will continue this great battle: casting out demons,
healing, struggling for the truth against corrupt leaders and even the blindness of his own disciples. Through it all,
he proclaims the good news that the time of God’s reign is now. God’s truth and love is stronger than distortion and
injustice. Believe the Good News and it can change your life!

Answer the following reflection questions below to be submitted during EsP class (February 19-23, 2018).

1. Relate an experience when you were “tested.”

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2. When have you been challenged to confront a weakness in your life?

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3. Talk about an obstacle in the recent past that could be keeping you from becoming a stronger, faithful
Christian.
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4. What might such an obstacle be in the weeks ahead?

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