What “Lead Us Not Into Temptation” Means in Daily Life
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Why do we pray "Lead us not into temptation" in the Lord’s Prayer? Are we asking God not to tempt us?
Drawing from the Catechism (CCC 2846–2847) and the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola, in this video we explore:
- How temptation works like a magnetic pull
- What Jesus really meant when He taught us to pray this
- How to recognize temptation before it begins
- A practical spiritual exercise that takes just 2 minutes
- Why the Eucharist and adoration are powerful tools for discernment
Don’t wait until you're inches from the edge! Let God guide you away from temptation before it begins. This is where the real battle for holiness starts.
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