17 February. SEE: Jonathan raised a matter that also worried others. “Hey, doesn’t this passage in James’ letter, ‘He himself tempts no one’ conflict with what we say in the Our Father, ’Lead us not into temptation?’ I must say that has been bothering me.” James replied, “I know, even Pope Francis found that confusing and said that in fact that sentence can be a mistranslation in English of the original meaning and God’s action. It is reported that a debate in the different languages’ liturgical commissions does exist about that. The Pope approved a new Italian translation but there is no approval for an English language change. So I’m afraid we are still confused and certainly tempted by our sinfulness.” “Never mind Lent is on its way and we can do our Pancake Tuesday thing to prepare for tomorrow.” Mom said.
JUDGE, reflect and share. Scripture: Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I was tempted by God, for God cannot be tempted with evil and he himself tempts no one, but each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. James 1:12-18. Pope Francis reportedly: “It is not a good translation because it speaks of a God who induces temptation. A father doesn’t do that; a father helps you to get up immediately. It’s Satan who leads us into temptation, that’s his department.” He would prefer instead of “Lead us not into temptation,” “Do not let us fall into temptation.” Pope Leo: I share the desire of my beloved predecessor that all Christians come to appreciate the close connection between Christ’s love and his summons to care for the poor. I consider it essential to insist on this path to holiness for in this call to recognise him in the poor and the suffering we see revealed the very heart of Christ, his deepest feelings and choices, which every saint seeks to imitate. DT 3.
ACT AND PRAY. Decide on possible appropriate action. Conclude with prayer.
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