After enduring the crucifixion, Jesus (Willem Dafoe) is tenderly cared for by Mary (Barbara Hershey).

"The Temptation of Christ by the Devil," (possibly 1129–34). (The Met) The account of Jesus’ temptation appears with slight variations in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. These accounts expand upon Mk ...

We are now in the liturgical season of Lent, the 40-day period for us to explore and strengthen our faith and prepare to celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection. As we embark on our Lenten journey, ...

The Gospel of the First Sunday of Lent always deals with Jesus’ temptation in the desert, but Mark’s account is relatively sparse (a mere two verses) and devoid of details about the temptations. It ...

Christ’s 40 days in the desert teach Christians that temptations can be overcome in life if we stay close to Jesus, Pope Benedict XVI said Feb. 26. “Man is never wholly free from the temptation... but ...

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Today’s Sunday gospel is about the Temptation of our Lord Jesus Christ, a story that every Christian knows by heart… after all we’re mere mortals and very susceptible to commit sin, while our Lord ...

Jesus presented Himself to John, who was baptizing at the Jordan River. John responded with shock, protesting that Jesus instead should baptize him. “But Jesus said, ‘It should be done, for we must ...