Life’s trials—from medical or financial crises to betrayal—can leave us feeling isolated, but God’s presence remains constant. Lent encourages us to surrender our burdens to God, allowing Christ’s glory to spark renewed strength for our journey. Abram’s story shows that genuine faith often involves stepping into unknown struggles, trusting that God will transform hardship into strength and purpose. The Gospel narrative of the Transfiguration demonstrates how divine power surpasses human comprehension, especially amid confusion and darkness.

As the Church begins the First Sunday of Lent, the Gospel recounts how Jesus, led by the Spirit, enters the desert where the devil tempts him for forty days. The devil’s first temptation urges Jesus to turn stones into bread, aware of His hunger. However, He does not allow earthly bread to overshadow the fulfillment that comes from the Father in heaven.