Jesus’ Temptation By Satan Illustrates How We Need To Respond When Faced With Difficulties That Lead Us Astray

Every human since the beginning of time has been tempted, whether in his or her faith or in something not related to a faith.  What is important about this rests on each individual’s response to the temptation.  Did he or she act upon it for self-gratification, or was it squashed for a better action that would improve the life of not only the one tempted but others who may have been affected.

Jesus’ Earthly Life Provides Us With A Road Map To Avoid Sin And Live A Holy Life So We Can Be More Selfless And Less Selfish

To be holy takes effort when you consider many people think about themselves first before concerning the wellbeing of others. Most mothers can be excluded who have shown throughout the ages to what extent they will go to protect their child(ren) from any harm. That being the case, why do people still strive to have the virtue of holiness?

God Gives Us Free Will To Choose His Wisdom So Out Of His Love We Can Inherit Eternal Life Rather Than A Path To Sin

It is no secret that men and women seek wisdom.  In the realm of earthly areas it could be as simple as learning how to properly use a vacuum cleaner or as difficult as rebuilding a car engine.  In faith it is using one’s free will to seek a life of holiness by placing one’s confidence and hope in God’s wisdom rather than choosing a path to sin.

Belief In God Allows Us To Center Our Lives On Jesus And Grow As Disciples Of The Lord In Faith And Action

In one of the two parishes I serve at, their mission statement is the following:

“We, the Catholic community of [Church Name and Location], under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, center our lives on Jesus Christ.  Together we grow as disciples of the Lord in faith and action.”