First Sunday of Lent

My Companions pray with me: Lord, by our observance of Lent may we bring You glory. May our Lenten Fast make us contrite for our sins and help us to know Your gracious mercy. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for all Your promises and the light You shine on us. Grant us all that we need. Bless the Retreat for Men this weekend and especially comfort Jody and all Deacon Richard Medenwaldt's family as You brought Dcn. Richard home to You on Saturday. May he rest in peace and may we remember his service and proclamation of the Gospel.

Companion Events: Bithdays: Matthew Lay (2/16), Tom Sermak (2/17), Byron Plumbly (2/18), Robert Bruchez (2/20), Dean Rohr (2/21), Tony Gulmantovicz (2/22). In memoriam: Richard Smith Jr  (2/18/1958), Pasquale Frank "Pat" Bruno (2/18/2013).

Keeping In-touch: My week filled with visits to friends and working through issues concerning the Retreat for Men. The Lord does write straight with crooked lines! He will use our efforts to bring forth His glory...sometimes that's difficult to see in the thick of things.
 
Decision Point: Decision Point: - Intro Bible

The Readings: First Sunday of Lent

Some Commentary: Fr. John Foley, S. J.

My comments and an invitation for your comments: 
The Holy Spirit drives Jesus to a lonely place. After His prayer, Jesus confronts the Devil. I will renew my prayer-life this Lent and prepare to fight my demons which only The Lord can drive from my life. May I learn to allow all God's power to work through me to destroy demons and promote life in all its fullness! 

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