In it we read about how Satan aggressively but unsuccessfully tempted Jesus in the desert. The first temptation took advantage of Jesus’ hunger. With the Lord having fasted for 40 days, Satan knew ...

Now we read how Jesus aced the devil’s test: "Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.

Archbishop Hebda said that the word for humility comes from the Latin word “humus,” for earth or ground. To him, there’s an immediate connection between humility and the spreading of the ashes on Ash ...

A Portuguese vessel lost in 1533 resurfaced in Namibia’s desert, offering a treasure trove of coins, ingots, and a glimpse ...

In Luke’s account, in prayer and subsequent to his baptism, Jesus “sensed” a calling or anointing of some kind. Then he went into the wilderness (probably more a desert in that geographic ...

Her discovery would turn out to be the longest Greek papyrus ever found in the Judaean Desert, a remarkable document ... because it provides direct insight into trial preparations in this part ...

“Jesus went into the desert to fast and pray for 40 days and 40 nights before beginning God’s work. Lent to many Christians is a time to give things up and test their willpower.” BBC ...

Lent is observed in spring, when the days begin to get longer. Jesus went into the desert to fast and pray before beginning his work for God. Jesus was tempted several times by Satan, but was able ...