“A spirit of mortification”
A spirit of mortification, rather than being just an outward show of Love, arises as one of its consequences. If you fail in one of these little proofs, acknowledge that your love for the Love is wavering. (Furrow, 981)
“The ripe fruits of the mortified soul”
These are the ripe fruits of the mortified soul: tolerance and understanding for the defects of others; intolerance for one's own. (The Way, 198)
"Penance means tenderness and kindness towards the suffering"
Here is a recipe for your way as a Christian: pray, do penance, work without rest, fulfilling your duty lovingly. (The Forge, 65)
Commentary on the Gospel: Temptations in the Desert
Gospel for the 1st Sunday of Lent (Cycle A), and commentary.
Commentary on the Gospel: Jesus in the Wilderness
Gospel for the 1st Sunday in Lent (Cycle B), and commentary.
Commentary on the Gospel: The Cross and Glory
Gospel for the 2nd Sunday in Lent (Year B), and commentary.
Commentary on the Gospel: Temptations
Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent (Cycle C) and commentary.
Commentary on the Gospel: Transfiguration
Gospel for the Second Sunday of Lent (Cycle C) and commentary.
Commentary on the Gospel: Conversion
Gospel for the Third Sunday of Lent (Cycle C) and commentary.