Walk in the Path of God
1st Sunday in Lent – March 9, 2025
First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 91:1-3; 4-5; 14-16
Second Reading: Romans 10:6b-13
Gospel Reading: Luke 4:1-13
Homily by +Bp. Romie- Jun Peñalosa
In his Sunday Mass Homily at Saint Michael Kalibo, +Bp. Romie-Jun reminded us to walk in the path that God has prepared for each of us. The season of Lent calls us to refocus our hearts on God, inviting us to leave behind old habits and devote ourselves more fully to Him.
God leads us into our own wilderness to teach and transform us. Yet, along the way, we face temptations that can draw us away from the path He has set for us—the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life.
To overcome these temptations, Jesus has given us the commands to fast, give, and pray. We are called to spend extra time in prayer to humble our hearts, to fast from the desires of the flesh, and to give to others in order to overcome the lust of the eyes. Through these acts, we grow closer to God and stronger in our faith.
