Reflection for the first Sunday of Lent, February 26, 2023

Throughout the Lenten season, we will post reflections for holy days and Sundays from this year's Lenten reflection booklet, Witnesses on the way, which includes all-new reflections written by National Council Chair Charlene Howard and her husband Michael Howard (and daily reflections from newly-named Ambassadors of Peace). Click here to see all reflections as they are posted as … Continue reading Reflection for the first Sunday of Lent, February 26, 2023

Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent, March 1, 2020

by Jim Forest Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7 | Romans 5:12-19 | Matthew 4:1-11 All these kingdoms I will bestow on you if you prostrate yourself in homage before me. ~Matthew 4:10 Jesus's last temptation was to trade worship for power. Satan is shown as a power broker. His message: "Center your life on the prince of … Continue reading Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent, March 1, 2020