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If you are already struggling this Lent - that is good! If its going along with ease, you probably aren't doing the penances you need. Lent is a time to fight temptation. God permits temptations to enable us to grow in virtue and holiness. The Devil's ultimate temptation against Christ was to come down from the Cross. This lies at the root of every temptation - to flee from the Cross. This is because it is through the Cross that God chooses to conquer. Christ allowed Himself to be tempted to: [1] Undo them temptation of our first parents; [2] Strengthen us against temptation; [3] Warn us, that we too will be tempted; [4] Give us an example to follow; [5] Fill us with confidence in His mercy; and [6] Bring about rewards. Temptation is part of life. We need not fear it, but rather be prepared for it.

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