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Second Sunday of Lent – Transfiguration
Why is the account of the Transfiguration read on the Second Sunday of Lent?
18 hrs ago
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Fr Henry James Coleridge SJ
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February 2026
The WM Review's Little Lenten Effort for 2026
Better late than never... based on St Thérèse of Lisieux's 'Little Way', here is The WM Review's Little Lenten Effort for 2026.
Published on The WM Review
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Feb 28
First Sunday of Lent – Jesus in the Desert
Lent opens with Christ fasting in the desert for forty days, being tempted by the Devil, and being comforted by the Angels.
Feb 22
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Fr Henry James Coleridge SJ
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What was the order of Christ's temptations?
St Matthew and St Luke give different orderings for the three temptations. Which should be followed?
Feb 22
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Fr Henry James Coleridge SJ
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How did the Holy Ghost ‘drive’ Jesus into the desert?
The Evangelists tell us that Our Lord was “led” or even “driven” into the desert. What does this mean?
Feb 22
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Fr Henry James Coleridge SJ
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Jesus' final temptation – the climax of Satan's assault
Knowing how God treats who presume upon his mercy, the final temptation was in fact a suggestion towards destroying himself.
Feb 22
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Fr Henry James Coleridge SJ
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Why on earth did the Devil suggest Christ worship him?
Behind each temptation, Satan has multiple ulterior motives – so that a temptation to one sin may really be designed to have us fall into another.
Feb 21
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Fr Henry James Coleridge SJ
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There's more to Jesus' first temptation than just bread
The Devil's suggestion that Our Lord turn stones into bread seems innocuous, but carries something more sinister...
Feb 20
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Fr Henry James Coleridge SJ
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The twelve fruits of invoking the Holy Name of Jesus
St Bernardine of Siena sets out four special powers of the invocation of the Holy Name, for Beginners, Proficients and the Perfect.
Feb 19
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Fr Henry James Coleridge SJ
Why did the Devil want to tempt Jesus?
The fact is he was alarmed – and wanted to see if his fears were justified.
Feb 19
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Fr Henry James Coleridge SJ
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Why did Jesus submit to be tempted by the Devil?
No one can escape being tempted – and Christ has shown us how to overcome these trials.
Feb 18
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Fr Henry James Coleridge SJ
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What does Jesus teach us by fasting for forty days?
As with every incident of Our Lord’s life, he wishes to teach us by example – but how are we to imitate him?
Feb 17
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Fr Henry James Coleridge SJ
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