First Sunday of Lent: The Four Motives for Penance Explained

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The First Sunday of Lent reminds us why we do penance. In this powerful sermon, we reflect on the four motives for penance: • Original sin • Personal sin • Reparation for the sins of others • Our supernatural end Christ, though sinless, entered the desert for forty days to fast and pray. If Our Lord was willing to do penance for our sins, how much more should we embrace sacrifice for the salvation of our souls and the souls of others? This sermon explores: The reality of original sin and its effects on reason, will, and passions Why modern society denies original sin — and the consequences The necessity of reparation and the reality of purgatory Offering suffering for the conversion of family members Our Lady of Fatima’s warning about souls going to hell The threefold wound: lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, pride of life Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer as spiritual weapons Detachment from the world and longing for Heaven Lent is not about misery. It is about restoration, strength, clarity, and supernatural purpose. “He who seeks to save his life will lose it.” Let this Lent transform you. 🛡 Support the Formation of Catholic Men The Martyrs Walk Fund helps form men equipped to defend and advance their faith, serve those in need, and embody authentic Christian masculinity through our boot camp program. Every penny received goes toward forming candidates willing to die to sin, die to self, and live for God. Learn more: https://martyrswalkfund.org Download the Sensus Fidelium App Support Catholic media through iCatholic Mobile https://icatholicmobile.com 0:00 – Martyrs Walk Fund 0:29 – Opening Prayer 0:36 – First Sunday of Lent Explained 1:07 – First Motive: Original Sin 2:29 – Second Motive: Personal Sin & Reparation 3:58 – Third Motive: Offering Penance for Souls 4:53 – Our Lady of Fatima’s Warning 5:10 – Fourth Motive: Our Supernatural End 6:09 – The Threefold Wound of Sin 6:25 – Fasting & Mortifying the Flesh 6:52 – Fasting from Curiosity & Distractions 7:50 – Almsgiving & Detachment from Possessions 8:25 – Prayer & Healing the Pride of Life 9:14 – The Fruits of Penance Please say 3 Hail Marys for the priest. 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Sensus Fidelium is your go to for sermons on the catholic church, faith, growing in holiness, study of the scriptures, anything and everything you need to be set on fire for the Lord and His Church. #CatholicLent #FirstSundayOfLent #Penance #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicSermon #SpiritualWarfare #ChristianMasculinity #FatimaMessage #FastingAndPrayer #DieToSelf

Topics

• Repentance