Hymn Lyrics-March 9, 2025C

First Sunday of Lent

March 9, 2025

Jesus fasts and prays for 40 days and is tempted

Second Collection for Aid to Church in Central and Eastern Europe

Spring forward to Daylight Savings Time March 9^th 

     The three temptations of Jesus are often interpreted as literal events in the life of Christ and symbolic challenges that represent broader spiritual and moral themes. Here’s a general understanding of the three temptations:

     First, Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread to relieve his hunger, emphasizing the physical aspect of his humanity. Jesus responded by asserting the importance of spiritual nourishment over physical desires.  It symbolizes the temptation to prioritize material and physical needs over spiritual and moral considerations. Jesus resists the temptation, emphasizing the importance of spiritual nourishment and trust in God.

     In the second temptation, Satan urged Jesus to jump from the pinnacle of the temple, testing God’s protection by relying on miraculous intervention. Jesus rejected this, emphasizing the need to trust in God without putting Him to the test. It represents the temptation to seek God’s favor through sensationalism or putting God to the test rather than relying on faith and obedience. Jesus rejects this, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God without demanding miraculous proof.

     Finally, Satan offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world in exchange for worship. Jesus rebuffed the offer, emphasizing the exclusive worship of God and rejecting the pursuit of worldly power. Throughout these temptations, Jesus relied on scripture and resolute commitment to His divine mission, setting an example of resistance against the temptation of physical appetites, sensationalism, and earthly power.  It symbolizes the temptation to pursue worldly power, authority, and success at the expense of spiritual values. Jesus rejects this temptation, reaffirming his loyalty to God alone and emphasizing the worship of God over worldly pursuits.

     Overall, these three temptations are often interpreted as representing the broader human struggles with the desires of the flesh, the desire for signs and proofs and the allure of worldly power and success.

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Blood Drive at St. Francis de Sales

Sunday, March 9^th

First Sunday of Lent

8:00 am – 2:00 pm in auditorium

During these 40 days of Lent we simplify our lives, shedding those attachments that clutter our lives in order to perceive the workings of the LORD more clearly and to deepen our awareness of the needs of others.  Giving a pint of blood isa marvelous act of charity.  According to Cedar-Sinai one blood donation can save up to three lives.  More than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day.  While 38% of the American population is eligible to give blood only 2% actually donates.

Your blood donation can help give a patient a new lease on life!  As thanks for your generous gift, donors who give at this blood drive event will get a $10 Amazon.com E-Gift Card! Sign up for your appointment today!

Please make an appointment by using the QR Code below or online at www.redcrossblood.org and use the Sponsor Code stfrancisds to find our blood drive.  Be sure to mention the $10.00 Amazon e-gift cards.

Together in Mission 2025: Gifts of the Heart Annual Appeal

This year, as we celebrate the Jubilee Year of the Catholic Church, we invite you to make a special gift to
Together in Mission to mark this sacred time of renewal and hope. Together in Mission 2025 “Gifts of the
Heart” Annual Appeal launches with Announcement Weekend on February 1-2, Commitment Weekend on
February 8-9, and Follow-up Weekend on February 15-16, 2025

As one Catholic community of faith, rooted in prayer, let us reflect on how we can support our
underserved parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Did you know that one in every
five parishes and one in every four Catholic schools rely on financial assistance to continue their vital
ministries? Your generosity directly impacts these communities, providing the resources they need to
thrive.

This year’s cumulative Together in Mission goal is $16.9 million, representing the collective efforts of
our Catholic family across all five regions. Your parish’s goal and progress throughout the year can be
tracked on the Together in Mission Leaderboard at togetherinmission.org. Let us come together to make a difference and bring the love of Christ to those in need. Please consider making a special Jubilee Year gift to Together in Mission today!

For more info to give via:

Stocks

Planned gifts/bequests

Matching gifts

Qualified Charitable Distribution  – QCD and IRA Distributions

go to:– Together in Mission : Archdiocese of Los Angeles Annual Appeal – Los Angeles, CA