The Cross and Temptation: Victory in the Desert | Daily Readings | March 9, 2025

Lent’s first Sunday—March 9, 2025—drops us in the deep end, and it’s a fight worth watching. The First Sunday of Lent brings the heat: rescue, refuge, and a showdown with the devil. Ready to roll? Here’s the lineup:

First Reading (Deuteronomy 26:4-10): God delivers from Egypt to a land of plenty—offer Him your all.

Psalm (Psalm 91): “Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble”—He’s got your back, always.

Second Reading (Romans 10:8-13): Believe, confess, saved—no one’s left out.

Gospel (Luke 4:1-13): Jesus beats temptation 40 days straight—your turn to swing.

Our short reflection goes hard—God’s your strength, the desert’s your test, victory’s your call. Whether Lent’s a grind or a grace, this one’s for you. Hit play, and let’s win this together!