"Christ shared our experience; he suffered as we suffer; he died as we shall die, and for forty days in the desert he underwent the struggle between good and evil"

This quote by Basil C. Hume speaks with the idea of Jesus Christ's shared humanity with us. He experienced the exact same suffering, discomfort, and death that we all will experience. Additionally, the quote speaks to the idea of Jesus' spiritual journey in the desert for forty days. This was a time of battle in between good and wicked, a battle that we all face in our lives. By sharing in our experience, Jesus was able to comprehend our battles and offer us with a path to follow. He showed us that we can overcome our battles and find peace and delight in our lives. Through his example, Jesus showed us that we can be triumphant over evil and live a life of love and compassion.