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Lent
The First Sunday of Lent
Brothers and sisters,
You may have seen already, we have launched weekly sermon videos. These enable you to catch up online through the season of Lent. A new sermon will be released every Friday, with additional uploads on special days as they occur.
There are two links: the full playlist where all of the videos will be kept: https://tinyurl.com/bdc27jhv and a link for this week, the First Sunday of Lent: https://youtu.be/WrdmW6mRxKk. Please feel free to like and subscribe, and share this in any way you can.
This Sunday the Church recalls Jesus' period of fasting and prayer in the wilderness following his Baptism, in preparation for his public ministry. The devil draws close to Jesus and attempts to distract him from his righteous course.
Jesus is hungry. Satan tries to persuade Jesus to use his power for his own good by turning some of the dry stones into bread. Jesus rebukes him.
Jesus is humble. Satan tries to goad Jesus into proving his favoured status and putting God to the test by throwing himself from a high building, thus causing angels to come to his aid. Jesus rebukes him.
Jesus is faithful. Satan tries to tempt Jesus with the promise of great worldly power, all he need do is worship Satan and all the kingdoms of the earth would be his. Jesus rebukes him; “Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.”’
We are beset by many temptations. Some more understandable than others, but all of them a distraction that draws us away from God and the purposes he has for our lives. May we always resist temptation, worshipping God and serving him alone.
Every blessing,
Fr Myles
Rector
Please click here for the pew sheet for The First Sunday of Lent, 22nd February, and for the Scripture Readings click here.
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St. Clement's Church, located in Leigh-on-Sea, is a place where everyone is welcome, and we invite you to be part of our vibrant community centered around tradition, charity, family and cultural engagement.
St. Clement's Church, situated in the charming town of Leigh-on-Sea, stands as a beacon of tradition and community spirit. Maintaining the long continuity of tradition into the future; we have many young families and a vibrant Sunday School during Parish Mass.
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