Why Did Jesus Go Into the Desert? The Deeper Meaning Behind These 40 Days
Why did Jesus go into the desert for 40 days? Here's the answer, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Caroline Perkins
Caroline Perkins is the brand content editor at Church POP. She lives in Denver with her husband and four children. She is also the author of “ABC Get to Know the Saints with Me.”
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