A Word of Hope for 22 Feb 2026, the First Sunday of Lent Fr. Yamil joins us from Puerto Rico to discuss the profound meaning behind Jesus' temptation in the desert. Why does the Spirit lead Jesus into the wilderness? Fr. Yamil explains that temptation, when faced in prayer, becomes a necessary confrontation between our human nature and the Word of God. The tempter seeks to undermine our faith by exploiting our natural hungers—for bread, love, and triumph. While these needs aren't inherently bad, they can lead us to fall if pursued outside of God's plan. Join us as we learn how to place our humanity at the service of the Kingdom, just as Jesus did, to grow in unconditional love for the Father this Lenten season. **Timeline:** 0:00 Welcome from Puerto Rico 0:17 Beginning the Holy Season of Lent 0:28 Jesus Led by the Spirit into the Desert 0:46 Can the Spirit Lead Us into Temptation? 1:01 Temptation as a Confrontation with the Word 1:23 The Three Hungers: Bread, Love, and Triumph 1:50 Jesus’ Fight for Trust in the Father 2:15 Placing Humanity at the Service of the Kingdom 2:34 Mensaje en Español (Spanish Message) **Hashtags:** #AWordOfHope #Lent2026 #FirstSundayOfLent #TemptationOfChrist #CatholicFaith #DominicanFriars #FrYamilSamalotRivera #SpiritualGrowth #Cuaresma #PuertoRico #dailyreflection