Second Sunday of Lent

Today the Church celebrates the Second Sunday of Lent. The assigned readings are Genesis 12:1-4a, 2 Timothy 1:8b-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: Psalm 33: Let Your Mercy Be On Us (Haugen)

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."

Reflections related to these readings:

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Salesian Sunday Reflections: Second Sunday of Lent

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Community in Mission: Every Round Goes Higher - A Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent (4 MAR 23)

Benedictine College: This Sunday, Christ's Transfiguration Starts the Transformation of the World (3 MAR 23)

Magis Center for Catholic Spirituality: Second Sunday of Lent

Word on Fire: A Friend of the Lord Jesus (Cycle A * 2nd Week of Lent)