Sunday
10 MARCH
1st sunday of lent
First Sunday of Lent
Gospel:   Luke 4:1-13
Today’s gospel reading from Luke sets us on our way. For Luke, Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness point to the terrible conflict that awaits him at the end of the public life - when ‘at his appointed time’ the devil returns to frustrate the Saviour’s work. In Luke’s account, the last temptation takes place in Jerusalem – Jesus’ final conflict with the forces of evil will take place in the holy city.
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Monday
11 MARCH
Reflecting on the Gospel Reading
Listen to the Gospel about Jesus in the wilderness. 
“It is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.''
  • Christians ask for God's help to resist temptation in their lives when they pray the Our Father: “Lead us not into temptation.”
  • Pray this  together remembering that God gives everything that is really needed.  
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Tuesday
12 MARCH
Lent and Forgiveness
  • Lent is a time to pray, fast and do good deeds. It is a time to change ways and to turn to God for forgiveness.
  • Reflection on forgiveness from Pope Francis  
  • Lent is a time to say sorry and ask forgiveness.  
Pray An Act of Contrition 
O my God, I am sorry that I have sinned against you, because you are so good, and by the help of Your grace, I will not sin again.
Amen
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Wednesday
13 MARCH
The Examen  
Reflect on the day or week using an ancient prayer of St Ignatius called the Examen. A great way to look for and be aware of God's presence in your life!  

Thursday
14 MARCH
Understanding the Sacrament of Penance
God's mercy and forgiveness is clearly named in this Gospel story when Jesus forgives the woman and invites her to sin no more.  
The Church offers the Sacrament of Penance as a celebration of God’s love and mercy.  
Video of children in the Archdiocese of Brisbane receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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Friday
15 MARCH
Project Compassion Story Week 2
Watch or read Tati's Story. Tati lives in the remote forest of West Kalimantan. She is a mother of three who was earning an income working in a local rubber plantation. Since taking part in eco-tourism training with Caritas Australia and its partners, Tati can now afford to send her children to school. With new hope and commitment Tati aspires to a future free from poverty for her family.
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