In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discuss the Rites of Scrutinies, which are celebrated on the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent for those who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. The history of these rites originates in the Early Church and the Gospel readings for these Sundays: the healing of the man born blind, the woman at the well, and the rising of Lazarus from the dead, have been read for at least 1500 years on these Sundays.

Listen to the previous episode where Fr. Rob and Fr. George Elliot discussed the temptations of Jesus in the Desert. The temptations of Jesus give us an understanding of how Christ experienced every facet of the human life, except sin. These temptations are also an example of how we handle our own temptations. We must remember that we are not alone in our temptations and that we are to unite them with Jesus. When we do so, he will help us conquer our temptations and lead us into a deeper relationship with him. Fr. Rob and Fr. George also explain how Christ’s divine life lives within us since the moment of baptism. So, therefore, in each of our temptations, Christ experiences the very same we do.

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