Today the Church celebrates the Second Sunday of Lent. The assigned readings are Genesis 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:8-10, and Matthew 17:1-9. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 33 (Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22).
For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:
YouTube: Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 33 “Lord, let Your mercy be on us; as we place our trust in You”
The Gospel reading is as follows:
Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him.
Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” And when the disciples raised their eyes, they saw no one else but Jesus alone.
As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, “Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
Reflection on this feast:
Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Second Sunday of Lent (March 16, 2014)
Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio: Hope in Hardship
The Quiet Corner: Individualism straining mission of modern Church (13 MAR 14)
Word on Fire: Sermon 688: Christ’s Metamorphosis: 2nd Sunday of Lent
Dr. Scott Hahn: Listen to Him (March 16th 2014 – Second Sunday of Lent)
The Catholic World Report Blog: The Cross is the doorway to communion with God (15 MAR 14)
Spirituality of the Readings: Brilliant Suffering (Second Sunday of Lent A)
The Word Embodied: The Long Haul (Second Sunday of Lent A)
Thoughts from the Early Church: Commentary by Leo the Great
Word to Life Radio Broadcast: 2nd Sunday of Lent (14 MAR 14)
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