Pope at Audience: Against the devil’s deception, Jesus protects us
25/09/2024 Saint Peter's Square, Vatican CityDear brothers and sisters, good morning!
Immediately after His baptism in the Jordan, Jesus “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (Mt 4:1) – this is what the Gospel of Matthew says. The initiative is not Satan’s, but God’s. Going into the wilderness, Jesus obeys an inspiration of the Holy Spirit; He does not fall into an enemy snare, no, no! … Read more »