CMMB: Your Weekly Reflection in Prayer: First Sunday of Lent

“The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and He remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to Him.”   Mark 1: 12-13 February 26, 2012 First Sunday of Lent Recently, Pope Benedict XVI called for more silence in our lives. He explains: “Through silence, space is created for mutual listening, and deeper human relationships become possible…It is hardly surprising that different religious traditions consider solitude and silence as privileged states which help people to rediscover themselves and that Truth which gives meaning to all things… Silence is a precious commodity that enables us to exercise proper discernment in the face of the surcharge of stimuli and data that we receive.” As Lent begins, most likely we will not be able, like Jesus, to withdraw to the desert for forty days, yet it is important that in our own way, our own time and space, we do find time for quiet, time for silence. Lord Jesus Christ, You said to Your apostles, “Come aside to a desert place and rest awhile.” Grant that we, Your servants, may rest awhile with You. May we seek You and both find You and be found in You. Look with mercy on Your servants who seek in solitude and silence refreshment and guidance. Grant us Your abundant blessing in Your peace and love. Amen. Rev. Peter Schineller, S.J., CMMB Board of Directors

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