Dear sisters and brothers, We can overcome temptations and truly our faith with the help of the Word of God. Fr. Cielo

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14 February 2016
In preparation for this Sunday’s liturgy
As aid in focusing our homilies and sharing
Prepared by Fr. Cielo R. Almazan, OFM

2. 11stst
reading: Deut 26,4-10reading: Deut 26,4-10
 Moses spoke to the people, saying, 4 The priest shall
then receive the basket from you and shall set it in front
of the altar of the LORD, your God. 5 Then you shall
declare before the LORD, your God, 'My father was a
wandering Aramean who went down to Egypt with a
small household and lived there as an alien. But there he
became a nation great, strong and numerous. 6 When
the Egyptians maltreated and oppressed us, imposing
hard labor upon us, 7 we cried to the LORD, the God of
our fathers, and he heard our cry and saw our affliction,
our toil and our oppression. 8 He brought us out of
Egypt with his strong hand and outstretched arm, with
terrifying power, with signs and wonders; 9 and bringing
us into this country, he gave us this land flowing with
milk and honey. 10 Therefore, I have now brought you
the first fruits of the products of the soil which you, O
LORD, have given me.' And having set them before the
LORD, your God, you shall bow down in his presence.
The focus is on the great deeds of God upon Israel.

3. 11stst
reading: Deut 26,4-10reading: Deut 26,4-10
Context of worship
 Moses spoke to the people, saying, 4 The priest shall then receive the
basket from you and shall set it in front of the altar of the LORD, your
God.
Abraham, a wandering Aramean, becoming great
 5 Then you shall declare before the LORD, your God, 'My father was
a wandering Aramean who went down to Egypt with a small
household and lived there as an alien. But there he became a nation
great, strong and numerous.
Oppression in Egypt
 6 When the Egyptians maltreated and oppressed us, imposing hard
labor upon us, 7 we cried to the LORD, the God of our fathers, and he
heard our cry and saw our affliction, our toil and our oppression.
Great deeds of God
 8 He brought us out of Egypt with his strong hand and outstretched
arm, with terrifying power, with signs and wonders; 9 and bringing us
into this country, he gave us this land flowing with milk and honey.
Invitation to worship God
 10 Therefore, I have now brought you the first fruits of the products of
the soil which you, O LORD, have given me.' And having set them
before the LORD, your God, you shall bow down in his presence.
A simple outline!

4. Textual Context of Deut 26,4-10Textual Context of Deut 26,4-10
Part IPart I Historical Review andHistorical Review and
Exhortation (1.1—4.43)Exhortation (1.1—4.43)
Part IIPart II God and His Covenant (4,44God and His Covenant (4,44
—11,32)—11,32)
Part IIIPart III Exposition of the Law (12,6Exposition of the Law (12,6
—26,19)—26,19)
Part IV Final Words of Moses (27,1Part IV Final Words of Moses (27,1
—34,12)—34,12)
Moses is
supposed to
be speaking
here.

5. 11stst
reading: Deut 26,4-10reading: Deut 26,4-10
Context of worship (thanksgiving of harvest)
 Moses spoke to the people, saying, 4 The
priest shall then receive the basket from you
and shall set it in front of the altar of the
LORD, your God.
Abraham, a wandering Aramean, becoming
great
 5 Then you shall declare before the LORD,
your God, 'My father was a wandering
Aramean who went down to Egypt with a
small household and lived there as an alien.
But there he became a nation great, strong
and numerous.
Oppression in Egypt
 6 When the Egyptians maltreated and
oppressed us, imposing hard labor upon us,
7 we cried to the LORD, the God of our
fathers, and he heard our cry and saw our
affliction, our toil and our oppression.
Great deeds of God
 8 He brought us out of Egypt with his strong
hand and outstretched arm, with terrifying
power, with signs and wonders; 9 and
bringing us into this country, he gave us this
land flowing with milk and honey.
Invitation to worship God
 10 Therefore, I have now brought you the
first fruits of the products of the soil which
you, O LORD, have given me.' And having
set them before the LORD, your God, you
shall bow down in his presence.
Commentary
In the text, Moses speaks. The book of
Deuteronomy is described as the sermon of
Moses to the Israelites before they entered the
Promised Land (v.4).
He reminds them what they will do when they are in
the Promised Land. To declare (acknowledge)
the following: (v.5)

That their father was a wandering Aramean,
who had humble beginnings, a foreigner in
Egypt, but has become great. (v. 5) (Sign
of God’s blessings)

That when the Egyptians became insecure
and became oppressive imposing hard
labor, maltreated them (v.6), God paid
attention to them (v.7).
 That God has shown his powerful deeds:
• He brought us out of Egypt with
accompanying terrible signs
• He brought us into this country
(Promised Land, “land flowing with milk
and honey” = abundance) v.8
 V.10 speaks of the logical thing to do: to bow
down (worship), recognize God in their liturgy.

6. Reflections on the 1Reflections on the 1stst
readingreading
 To approach God, it is necessary to recall our humble
beginnings.
 As we offer our gifts to the Lord in the liturgy, we
acknowledge our own history, how we have been
oppressed by other people, without mercy and love.
 We also declare how God has led us to freedom.
 Do we believe that in our own history, God has shown
his might to us, by destroying our enemies, and by
leading us to freedom, with signs and wonders?

7. Resp.Ps 91:1-2.10-11.12-13.14-15Resp.Ps 91:1-2.10-11.12-13.14-15
 (cf. 15b)(cf. 15b) Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.
 1 You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,1 You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
2 say to the LORD, “My refuge and fortress,2 say to the LORD, “My refuge and fortress,
my God in whom I trust.”my God in whom I trust.”
 10 No evil shall befall you,10 No evil shall befall you,
nor shall affliction come near your tent,nor shall affliction come near your tent,
11 For to his angels he has given command about you,11 For to his angels he has given command about you,
that they guard you in all your ways.that they guard you in all your ways.
 12 Upon their hands they shall bear you up,12 Upon their hands they shall bear you up,
lest you dash your foot against a stone.lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the asp and the viper;13 You shall tread upon the asp and the viper;
you shall trample down the lion and the dragon.you shall trample down the lion and the dragon.
 14 Because he clings to me, I will deliver him;14 Because he clings to me, I will deliver him;
I will set him on high because he acknowledges my name.I will set him on high because he acknowledges my name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him;15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in distress;I will be with him in distress;
I will deliver him and glorify him.I will deliver him and glorify him.

8. Resp.Ps 91:1-2.10-11.12-13.14-15Resp.Ps 91:1-2.10-11.12-13.14-15
 (cf. 15b)(cf. 15b) Be with me, Lord, when I am inBe with me, Lord, when I am in
trouble.trouble.
 1 You who dwell in the shelter of the Most1 You who dwell in the shelter of the Most
High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
2 say to the LORD, “My refuge and fortress,2 say to the LORD, “My refuge and fortress,
my God in whom I trust.”my God in whom I trust.”
 10 No evil shall befall you, nor shall affliction10 No evil shall befall you, nor shall affliction
come near your tent,come near your tent,
11 For to his angels he has given command11 For to his angels he has given command
about you, that they guard you in all your ways.about you, that they guard you in all your ways.
 12 Upon their hands they shall bear you up,12 Upon their hands they shall bear you up,
lest you dash your foot against a stone.lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the asp and the viper;13 You shall tread upon the asp and the viper;
you shall trample down the lion and the dragon.you shall trample down the lion and the dragon.
 14 Because he clings to me, I will deliver him;14 Because he clings to me, I will deliver him;
I will set him on high because heI will set him on high because he
acknowledges my name.acknowledges my name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer
him;him;
I will be with him in distress;I will be with him in distress;
I will deliver him and glorify him.I will deliver him and glorify him.
CommentaryCommentary
 The psalm is a beautiful song ofThe psalm is a beautiful song of
trust.trust.
 Vv.1-2 are addressed to thoseVv.1-2 are addressed to those
who are in the Temple. They arewho are in the Temple. They are
to pray, “My God, my refuge, myto pray, “My God, my refuge, my
fortress, I trust you.”fortress, I trust you.”
 Vv.10-11 assure security toVv.10-11 assure security to
those praying in the Temple.those praying in the Temple.
 In vv.12-13, the psalmistIn vv.12-13, the psalmist
assures the man of prayer withassures the man of prayer with
protection. No harm will come toprotection. No harm will come to
the person who prays in thethe person who prays in the
Temple.Temple.
 In vv.14-15, God assuresIn vv.14-15, God assures
deliverance (salvation) to thosedeliverance (salvation) to those
who trust in him.who trust in him.
 He will listen to their prayer.He will listen to their prayer.

9. Reflections on the PsalmReflections on the Psalm
 God assures us of his protection if we pray in hisGod assures us of his protection if we pray in his
dwelling place (Temple).dwelling place (Temple).
 We should not fear anything when we entrustWe should not fear anything when we entrust
ourselves to God, even if there are people whoourselves to God, even if there are people who
are trying to destroy us.are trying to destroy us.
 God takes care of us who trust and fear him andGod takes care of us who trust and fear him and
who stay in his abode.who stay in his abode.
 We, Christians, should choose to be confined toWe, Christians, should choose to be confined to
God’s paternal and maternal protection, ratherGod’s paternal and maternal protection, rather
than go away from his realm.than go away from his realm.

10. 22ndnd
reading: Romans 10,8-13reading: Romans 10,8-13
 8 What does the scriptures say? "The word is
near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that
is, the word of faith that we preach), 9 for, if you
confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and
believe in your heart that God raised him from
the dead, you will be saved. 10 For one
believes with the heart and so is justified, and
one confesses with the mouth and so is saved.
11 For the scripture says, "No one who believes
in him will be put to shame." 12 For there is no
distinction between Jew and Greek; the same
Lord is Lord of all, enriching all who call upon
him. 13 For "everyone who calls on the name of
the Lord will be saved."
The focus is on the faith in Jesus Christ.

11. 22ndnd
reading: Romans 10,8-13reading: Romans 10,8-13
The word of faith, preached
 8 What does the scriptures say? "The word is near you,
in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith
that we preach),
The content of the word of faith and its consequence
 9 for, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord
and believe in your heart that God raised him from the
dead, you will be saved.
 10 For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and
one confesses with the mouth and so is saved.
 11 For the scripture says, "No one who believes in him
will be put to shame."
 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek;
the same Lord is Lord of all, enriching all who call upon
him.
 13 For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will
be saved."
A simple outline!

12. Textual Context of Romans 10,8-13Textual Context of Romans 10,8-13
I.I. Introduction 1,1-15Introduction 1,1-15
II.II. Part I: Doctrinal section - Gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord 1,16—Part I: Doctrinal section - Gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord 1,16—
11,3611,36
A. Through the gospel the uprightness of God is revealed asA. Through the gospel the uprightness of God is revealed as
justifying the person of faith. 1,16—4,25justifying the person of faith. 1,16—4,25
B. The love of God assures salvation to those justified by faith. 5,1B. The love of God assures salvation to those justified by faith. 5,1
——
8,398,39
C. This justification/salvation does not contradict God's promise toC. This justification/salvation does not contradict God's promise to
Israel of Old. 9,1—11,36Israel of Old. 9,1—11,36
III. Part II: Hortatory section - The demands of upright life in Christ. 12,1III. Part II: Hortatory section - The demands of upright life in Christ. 12,1
—15,13—15,13
IV. Conclusion 15,14-33IV. Conclusion 15,14-33
V.V. Letter of recommendation for Phoebe (the deaconess) 16,1-23Letter of recommendation for Phoebe (the deaconess) 16,1-23
VI. Doxology 16,25-27VI. Doxology 16,25-27

13. Paul wrote to the Romans, fromPaul wrote to the Romans, from
Corinth, AD 57Corinth, AD 57

14. 22ndnd
reading: Romans 10,8-13reading: Romans 10,8-13
The word of faith, preached
 8 What does the scriptures say?
"The word is near you, in your
mouth and in your heart" (that
is, the word of faith that we
preach),
The content of the word of faith
and its consequence
 9 for, if you confess with your
mouth that Jesus is Lord and
believe in your heart that God
raised him from the dead, you
will be saved.
 10 For one believes with the
heart and so is justified, and
one confesses with the mouth
and so is saved.
 11 For the scripture says, "No
one who believes in him will be
put to shame."
 12 For there is no distinction
between Jew and Greek; the
same Lord is Lord of all,
enriching all who call upon him.
 13 For "everyone who calls on
the name of the Lord will be
saved."
Commentary
 St. Paul develops what the word is all about.
 It is close to the Christians, like God in the
Temple.
 That word is word of faith.
 It is preached by the apostles.
 The content of the word is:

Jesus is Lord

God raised him from the dead
 The consequence of believing or confessing
this: salvation

You will be saved, vv.9 and 13

Is saved,v.10

Not put to shame, v.11
 It does not matter whether one is a Jew or
Greek: the Lord is Lord of all.
 He offers salvation to all who believe.
 Salvation is for all people.
 It does not discriminate against anyone who
believes and calls upon his name.

15. Reflections on the 2Reflections on the 2ndnd
readingreading
 Like the challenge of the 1Like the challenge of the 1stst
reading, we mustreading, we must
give witness to our faith. We mustgive witness to our faith. We must articulatearticulate it.it.
 We mustWe must confessconfess that Jesus is Lord.that Jesus is Lord.
 We should not be quiet about our faith.We should not be quiet about our faith.
 Our faith must be audible.Our faith must be audible.
 When we speak out our faith, measured inWhen we speak out our faith, measured in
decibels, we are making a strong statement todecibels, we are making a strong statement to
those who don’t believe or those lousy believers.those who don’t believe or those lousy believers.
 In this Year of Faith, we transmit in new waysIn this Year of Faith, we transmit in new ways
our Christian faith to others.our Christian faith to others.

16. Gospel reading: Luke 4,1-13Gospel reading: Luke 4,1-13
 1 Filled with the holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led
by the Spirit into the desert 2 for forty days, to be tempted by the devil.
He ate nothing during those days, and when they were over he was
hungry. 3 The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command
this stone to become bread." 4 Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'One
does not live by bread alone.'" 5 Then he took him up and showed him
all the kingdoms of the world in a single instant. 6 The devil said to him,
"I shall give to you all this power and their glory; for it has been handed
over to me, and I may give it to whomever I wish. 7 All this will be
yours, if you worship me." 8 Jesus said to him in reply, "It is written:
'You shall worship the Lord, your God, and him alone shall you serve.'"
9 Then he led him to Jerusalem, made him stand on the parapet of the
temple, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself
down from here, 10 for it is written: 'He will command his angels
concerning you, to guard you,' 11 and: 'With their hands they will
support you, lest you dash your foot against a stone.'" 12 Jesus said to
him in reply, "It also says, 'You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the
test.'" 13 When the devil had finished every temptation, he departed
from him for a time.
The focus is on the temptations of Jesus.

17. Gospel reading: Luke 4,1-13Gospel reading: Luke 4,1-13
Setting (after the baptism)
 1 Filled with the holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the
Spirit into the desert 2 for forty days, to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing
during those days, and when they were over he was hungry.
1st
temptation and Jesus’ response
 3 The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to
become bread." 4 Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'One does not live by
bread alone.'"
2nd
temptation and Jesus’ response
 5 Then he took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a single
instant. 6 The devil said to him, "I shall give to you all this power and their glory;
for it has been handed over to me, and I may give it to whomever I wish. 7 All
this will be yours, if you worship me." 8 Jesus said to him in reply, "It is written:
'You shall worship the Lord, your God, and him alone shall you serve.'"
3rd
temptation and Jesus’ response
 9 Then he led him to Jerusalem, made him stand on the parapet of the temple,
and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, 10
for it is written: 'He will command his angels concerning you, to guard you,' 11
and: 'With their hands they will support you, lest you dash your foot against a
stone.'" 12 Jesus said to him in reply, "It also says, 'You shall not put the Lord,
your God, to the test.'"
Defeat of the devil, but will be coming back
 13 When the devil had finished every temptation, he departed from him for a
time.
A simple outline!

18. Gospel reading: Luke 4,1-13Gospel reading: Luke 4,1-13
Setting (after the baptism)
 1 Filled with the holy
Spirit, Jesus returned
from the Jordan and was
led by the Spirit into the
desert 2 for forty days,
to be tempted by the
devil. He ate nothing
during those days, and
when they were over he
was hungry.
1st
temptation and Jesus’
response
 3 The devil said to him,
"If you are the Son of
God, command this
stone to become bread."
4 Jesus answered him,
"It is written, 'One does
not live by bread alone.'"
Commentary:
 The text is about the temptations of
Jesus.
 It is popularly known as the 3
temptations of Jesus, but the text
indicates more than that. See the last
verse.
 The first temptation is about
responding to the immediate material
needs.
 The devil says No to delayed
gratification.
 The response of Jesus should be a
source of embarrassment to those
who believe that material food is all
that matters.
 They should learn how to listen to the
word of God, which is food as well.
 Immediately, the devil tries to undo
what you have gained during a retreat.

19. Gospel reading: Luke 4,1-13Gospel reading: Luke 4,1-13
2nd
temptation and Jesus’ response
 5 Then he took him up and
showed him all the kingdoms of
the world in a single instant. 6
The devil said to him, "I shall
give to you all this power and
their glory; for it has been
handed over to me, and I may
give it to whomever I wish. 7 All
this will be yours, if you worship
me." 8 Jesus said to him in
reply, "It is written: 'You shall
worship the Lord, your God, and
him alone shall you serve.'"
3rd
temptation and Jesus’ response
 9 Then he led him to Jerusalem,
made him stand on the parapet
of the temple, and said to him,
"If you are the Son of God,
throw yourself down from here,
10 for it is written: 'He will
command his angels concerning
you, to guard you,' 11 and:
'With their hands they will
support you, lest you dash your
foot against a stone.'" 12 Jesus
said to him in reply, "It also
says, 'You shall not put the Lord,
your God, to the test.'"
Defeat of the devil, but will be
coming back
 13 When the devil had finished
every temptation, he departed
from him for a time.
 The second temptation is about craving for
power and domination.
 The response of Jesus should embarrass
those who are always expanding their
authority and power, to the extent of
worshipping the devil (Satanism).
 Life is not a matter of attaining what you
want.
 Don’t sacrifice God for anything. God is not
a commodity that you can barter.
 The third temptation is about craving for
prestige.
 The response of Jesus should teach those
who are obsessed with making a name.
 We should not endanger our lives to earn
popularity. We should not presume God’s
help if we endanger ourselves.
 God is not stupid. Don’t be stupid.

20. RReeflecflecttioionnss oon thn thee ggospel rospel reeaaddinging
 Temptations are here to stay.
 They come in different forms.
 The devil toys on our cravings, addictions, and
weaknesses.
 If we forget that we are God’s children, we easily
fall into temptation, into sin.
 The devil made Jesus doubt his identity twice, “if you are the
Son of God…” The devil came again before he died, “If you are the
Son of God, come down…”
 When we resist temptations, we are making a
strong statement that we are God’s children.
 We love to be in God’s house.

21. Tying the 3 readings and the PsalmTying the 3 readings and the Psalm
 We are now in the season of Lent and we are asked to
defeat evil.
 The first reading asks us to acknowledge God who has
done wondrous things for us. Let us bow down to him,
not to other gods.
 The psalm declares and celebrates God’s protection.
 The second reading tells us to declare our belief in Jesus
as the Lord. He is our boss, no one else.
 The gospel reading asks us to overcome temptations.
Our lives must be controlled by God, spirit-led, and not
by our tendencies, cravings and desires, and by no one
else.

22. How to develop your homiliesHow to develop your homilies
 Begin by telling a story about your temptations,
how you fell into them, or how you overcame
them.
 There are many temptations: to buy what is not
needed, to eat too much, steal money and things of
others, to cheat, to engage in forbidden sex, to be
violent, to take vengeance, to believe in empty promises
of politicians, etc.
 Temptations are not sins, according to our
catechism. If we fall into them, that is the sin.

23.  TheThe gospel readinggospel reading reveals to us the way toreveals to us the way to
overcome temptations.overcome temptations.
 We must not give in to any enticementWe must not give in to any enticement (to do(to do
anything contrary to our conscience, to the law of Godanything contrary to our conscience, to the law of God
and Church).and Church).
 We must be frank to say No to anyone whoWe must be frank to say No to anyone who
dictates/seduces to do what is not right.dictates/seduces to do what is not right.
 We put God first in our lives, even if we areWe put God first in our lives, even if we are
hungry and hard up.hungry and hard up.

24.  Like Jesus, we must not lose tract of our identityLike Jesus, we must not lose tract of our identity
as God’s children.as God’s children.
 If we doubt our identity, the devil can easilyIf we doubt our identity, the devil can easily
overcome us.overcome us.
 By being aware of who we are, as God’s
children, by virtue of our baptism, we, like Jesus,
can overcome temptations.

25.  We must listen to the voice of God like Jesus.
 Our weapon against temptations is the word of
God (the sacred scriptures), faithfully listening to his
message.
 We must not entertain (play games with) the
tempter.
 In this Season of Lent, we are asked to resist theIn this Season of Lent, we are asked to resist the
seductions of the devil, by not talking to it in theseductions of the devil, by not talking to it in the
first place.first place.
 Instead, we talk to God. Let us pray.Instead, we talk to God. Let us pray.

26.  TheThe second readingsecond reading asks us to acknowledge theasks us to acknowledge the
Lordship of Jesus.Lordship of Jesus.
 Confessing the primacy of Christ is a sign thatConfessing the primacy of Christ is a sign that
we are willing to overcome temptations.we are willing to overcome temptations.
 We make our Risen Lord the pivotal point of allWe make our Risen Lord the pivotal point of all
our thoughts and deeds.our thoughts and deeds.
 Regardless of our background and affinities, weRegardless of our background and affinities, we
are entitled to God’s kingdom, if we have faith inare entitled to God’s kingdom, if we have faith in
him.him.

27.  TheThe first readingfirst reading enjoins us to worship God,enjoins us to worship God,
mindful of his might.mindful of his might.
 In our worship, we must declare what God hasIn our worship, we must declare what God has
done for usdone for us (not just to me personally, but also to my(not just to me personally, but also to my
nation, to my ancestors).nation, to my ancestors).
 We must have a sense of historyWe must have a sense of history (spiritual history).(spiritual history).
 Our faith in God must also be anchored inOur faith in God must also be anchored in
history, how God has been dealing with us.history, how God has been dealing with us.
 God hates oppression and injustice.God hates oppression and injustice.

28.  In our families, organizations, andIn our families, organizations, and
churches, the devil lurks.churches, the devil lurks.
 It manifests itself in the power struggle ofIt manifests itself in the power struggle of
certain individuals or sub-groups.certain individuals or sub-groups.
 It bribes. It intoxicates you with their gifts,It bribes. It intoxicates you with their gifts,
sweet talks and food to get you to theirsweet talks and food to get you to their
side.side.
 When the parish leaders gossip and talkWhen the parish leaders gossip and talk
against one another, position themselvesagainst one another, position themselves
in their choice places, and don’t have timein their choice places, and don’t have time
to read and reflect on the Word of God, theto read and reflect on the Word of God, the
parish has a big problem.parish has a big problem.

29.  The parish leaders need to be exorcisedThe parish leaders need to be exorcised
(or removed).(or removed).
 They need to be converted and renewedThey need to be converted and renewed
to become spirit-filled like Jesus.to become spirit-filled like Jesus.
 Only then, they can do what is good in theOnly then, they can do what is good in the
Church.Church.

30.  In this eucharist, we ask the Lord to strengthen
us in our fight against the demons in our lives.
 In the eucharist, we encounter Christ who
succeeded in wrestling with the devil and who
listened to the voice of God.
 Here in the eucharist, we don’t give the devil a
chance.
 In the eucharist, we firmly affirm that we are
God’s special possessions, God’s children.

31. Our Context of Sin and GraceOur Context of Sin and Grace
 Untruthful advertisement
 Propaganda
 False promises
 Syndicates
 Easy to make
compromises
 Vote buying
 Hegemony
 Imperialism
 Dynastism
 Focused on GodFocused on God
 Formed by the Word ofFormed by the Word of
GodGod
 Armed with the Word ofArmed with the Word of
GodGod
 Able to distinguishAble to distinguish
between worldly valuesbetween worldly values
and spiritual valuesand spiritual values
 Church leaders who areChurch leaders who are
nourished by God’snourished by God’s
Word.Word.

32. Suggested SongsSuggested Songs
Please click the underlined words…Please click the underlined words…
 Buksan ang aming PaladBuksan ang aming Palad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6w8Z3ExNk8http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6w8Z3ExNk8
 On Eagle’s Wings (The Psalm)On Eagle’s Wings (The Psalm)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70bJHNTxtZUhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70bJHNTxtZU
 Hosea, Come Back To MeHosea, Come Back To Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzJ5mTqzcJwhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzJ5mTqzcJw

33.  Dear sisters and brothers,
 We can overcome temptations and truly
our faith with the help of the Word of God.
 Fr. Cielo