As Jesus was pursued by the Evil One, so are we. His 40 day desert fast was punctuated by at least three temptations as recorded by Matthew, Mark and Luke. It would seem unlikely at first thought that while on a holy quest, that temptations would occur, but even our own experience reminds us that most often our worst fantasies and temptations attack us in the midst of our prayer, or before Holy Communion. "Holy Moments" become battle playgrounds for the Devil and battle grounds for us as we try to ward him off. Knowing the ways of the Tempter, Jesus prayed for us, "keep them from the Evil One," (Jn 17: 15); rather than be dismayed by the presence of these temptations, we might rather turn immediately to Jesus and ask that his prayer be answered...or even better, pray with him, "keep me from the Evil One."
Bro. Rene
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