SERMON/HOMILY FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR B 18TH FEBRUARY 2024
SERMON/HOMILY FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR B 18TH FEBRUARY 2024 Gen.9:8-15; Ps.25; 1Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:12-15 “… _he was in the wilderness for forty days, tempted by Satan_ ” (Mk.1:12) The Devil is your enemy of spiritual progress Many of us are quite familiar with the term “enemy of progress”. It is often used to designate someone or persons who do not wish or who actively work against the progress of others. Such persons are perceived to be “everywhere” and could sometimes be family member or a close ally. Conscious of this, many persons have learnt how not to announce their success-story (especially at the early stage), so as not to get the enemies of progress informed and activated. Little wonder some people never announce their plans to travel out until they have travelled out. At this time wherein we commence the Lenten season, embracing some mortification for our spiritual advancement, the readings of today focus our attention on a common enemy of our spiritual progress. ...