Humility and love to fight temptation

“Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.” Lk 4: 1-2

Growing in loving others

As part of my studies during my seminary years I had to go to visit the sick at National hospitals. I tried to convince my superior to do another subjects but he kindly insisted I must do CPE as part of my priestly training. I accepted despite that hospitals were scary and very depressing places to me because I felt the support from my superior.

Each time I had to visit the sick I returned home very tired emotionally and physically, feeling like a worn out battery. Each visit was a test to my limits. After a few visits I overcame my fears and became more confident visiting, talking and praying for and with them. It was a good training towards my priestly life and ministry.

Now, I do those visitations in solidarity with them, exercising the tender love, patience and compassion they though me while in training. I learned to be a brother to the patient, nurses and doctors.

The sick person lives the mystery of faith deeply and fruitfully because they wrestled the spirits, looking for the consolation of God, keeping hope, faith and love alive.

Our batteries never died in that we can always succumb to sin. No matter our age, the devil is always seeking to lead us astray. We cannot afford to be overconfident and putting yourself in dangerous occasions. The devil´s motor is always running.
  

Grant me Wisdom and prudence.

Heavenly Father,
too often I tell myself
that I can handle this situation.

I forget that I am weak,
and the devil is no one to play with.
Remind me not to put myself
in the near occasion of sin.

I ask for your Holy Spirit
to grant me wisdom and prudence.

With your grace I will follow you.
Amen.

What areas and occasions of sin do I need to avoid?