Sin, Holy Spirit, and Prayer

• Sin has negative consequences and includes actions, thoughts, and attitudes against God's will.
• Lying and stealing are examples of sin.
• God offers forgiveness for sins upon repentance.
• Sin can damage relationships and inner peace.
• Unchecked sin can lead to hopelessness.
• Turning back to God allows for forgiveness.

Role of the Holy Spirit

• The Holy Spirit guides and advocates for believers.
• The Holy Spirit helps people understand God's desires for them.
• The Holy Spirit ensures the faithful transmission of God’s truth within the Church.
• The Holy Spirit revealed God’s promises to receptive prophets.

Prayer

• Prayer strengthens the relationship with God.
• The Glory Be prayer affirms faith in the Holy Trinity and God’s plan for salvation.
• The Glory Be prayer is a means of praising God and committing to glorifying Him.
• The Glory Be prayer helps focus on God's greatness.
• God is praised as a provider of physical and spiritual needs.
• God's care enables believers to share His love through service to others.

Jesus in the Wilderness

• The Holy Spirit led Jesus to the wilderness to prepare for his ministry through fasting and prayer.
• Jesus spent 40 days and 40 nights in the wilderness.
• Jesus faced various temptations during this time.
• The tempter tried to exploit Jesus’ hunger and fatigue after the fast.
• Jesus was tempted to indulge in physical cravings.

Temptations of Jesus

• Jesus faced temptations of self-indulgence, despair, and pride.
• In self-indulgence, the devil tempted Jesus to break his fast by exploiting his hunger, but Jesus resisted.
• People often face the temptation to indulge in cravings for food, sleep, or distractions.
• Focusing on wants rather than needs is a form of self-indulgence.
• Scripture aids in resisting temptations.
• In despair, the devil targeted Jesus’ loneliness, attempting to undermine faith in God's promises.
• Challenges may tempt people to doubt God's presence.
• Prayer facilitates understanding God’s plan.
• In pride, the devil offered Jesus worldly power in exchange for abandoning God.
• Wealth and popularity, sometimes manifested as idols in sports, music, or social media, can be temptations.
• Love for God and others allows the Holy Spirit to fill people with grace.

Pillars of Lent

• The three pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
• These practices promote spiritual growth, self-discipline, and compassion.
• The pillars of Lent help to understand and follow God’s will.

Sign of the Cross

• The Sign of the Cross expresses faith in the Holy Trinity.
• It acknowledges belief in God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• It announces the presence of the Trinity and seeks their blessing, protection from temptation, and sustained faith.

Jesus Calms the Storm

• Jesus and his disciples encountered a severe windstorm on a boat.
• Waves threatened to swamp the boat.
• Jesus commanded, "Peace be still!", and the storm immediately ceased.
• The disciples were amazed by the sudden calming of the storm.
• Jesus questioned their fear and lack of faith.
• The disciples wondered who Jesus was, that even the wind and sea obeyed him.

Jesus's Sacrifice

• Jesus’ death allows for eternal life with God in Heaven.
• Jesus' example of love and service teaches compassion and putting faith into action.
• Jesus taught to pray and read scripture to understand God’s grace.
• The Holy Spirit guides individuals and forms their conscience to discern right from wrong.
• Jesus revealed God’s incredible mercy.