PATHWAYS OF HOPE: “FOCUS ON JESUS”

SUNDAY, February 22, 2026First Sunday of LentMemorial of Saint Maximianus, Bishop Memorial of Saint MargaretPATHWAYS OF HOPE: “FOCUS ON JESUS”[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 4: 1-11At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desertto be tempted by the devil.He fasted for forty days and forty nights,and afterwards he was hungry.The tempter approached and said to him,“If you are the Son of God,command that these stones become loaves of bread.”He said in reply,“It is written:One does not live on bread alone,but on every word that comes forthfrom the mouth of God.”Then the devil took him to the holy city,and made him stand on the parapet of the temple,and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down.For it is written:He will command his angels concerning youand with their hands they will support you,lest you dash your foot against a stone.”Jesus answered him,“Again it is written,You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test.”Then the devil took him up to a very high mountain,and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in their magnificence,and he said to him, ""All these I shall give to you,if you will prostrate yourself and worship me.”At this, Jesus said to him,“Get away, Satan!It is written:The Lord, your God, shall you worshipand him alone shall you serve.”Then the devil left him and, behold,angels came and ministered to him.Reflection by Michelle Lim-Tan : Vice President of Finance, The Fortune Group; Member of the Board of Directors, The Fortune Group; Chief Operating Officer, Fortune Real Properties; Assistant Service Head - Compassion Ministry; Member - Household of Christ Community-Cebu City#POHopgiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel