Temptations

HOMILY1st Sunday of Lent (C) – 21 February 2010Readings: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13The Gospel on the First Sunday of Lent tells the story of how Jesus was tempted by Satan. The story also foretells who the Son of Man will become and what His mission will be.Thus, Jesus will not be a benevolent patron who offers instant gratification or promises overnight