Thursday, March 24, 2022 — Third week of Lent — Now, says the Lord, come back to me with all your heart, for I am tender and merciful — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 11, 14-23
Evil never tires of thwarting Jesus' plan of salvation. Here, his reputation is attacked by accusing him of acting in the name of Beelzeboul. We, too, sometimes fall into this temptation by slandering, envying those who act for the good and who succeed.