"Lamb of God"

As we continue to live this week, I offer this version of "Lamb of God":

 

National Consumer Protection Week

This week, the week of 1-7 March, is being observed as National Consumer Protection Week, an observance designed to encourage people to learn their rights as a consumer so they may spend their money wisely and protect themselves from scams and frauds.

For more information about this event and a number of related resources, please visit:

Federal Trade Commission: National Consumer Protection Week

Belated Birthday Blessings, Brianna!!!

Belated birthday greetings to Brianna Reynolds, whose birthday was yesterday!!! May the upcoming year be filled with the Lord's choicest blessings!!!

Belated Birthday Blessings, Tiffany!!!

Belated birthday greetings to niece Tiffany Ryan whose birthday was yesterday!!! May the upcoming year be filled with the Lord's choicest blessings!!!

Thank You, Lord

Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of geography lessons.

Br. John Metilly, O.P., on Lent Meaning More

"It is somewhat ironic that Lent, the season in which we give things up and try to shed old habits, comes from the word for growth and lengthening. Obviously there's a connection here between the growing length of the days during the spring season, but I think there's also a spiritual significance to the idea of Lent as a season of growth and increase."

In a recent commentary, Brother John Metilly, O.P., reflected on the holy season of Lent as a time of prayer and of growth in our attraction to the source of all goodness.

To access Br. John's complete post, please visit:

Dominicana: Lent Means More (17 FEB 26)

Reflection Starter from St. David of Wales

"Be joyful, keep the faith, and do the little things." - Saint David of Wales

"God It Was Who Said to Abraham"

As we continue our Sunday celebration, I offer this version of "God It Was Who Said to Abraham":

 

 

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 from Psalm 33 (Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22).

For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:

YouTube: 2nd Sunday of Lent: Psalm 33 - Lord Let Your Mercy Be On Us [YEAR A] 

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:

Community in Mission: Every Round Goes Higher - A Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent (28 FEB 26) 

Benedictine College: This Sunday, Lent Transfigures Us (26 FEB 26)

Word on Fire: The Adventure of Salvation (Cycle A * Lent * 2nd Week)

The Pilot: Echoes: Scott Hahn: Listen to Him (27 FEB 26)

The Pilot: Echoes: Deacon Greg Kandra: Scripture Reflection for March 1, 2026, Second Sunday in Lent (25 FEB 26) 

The Quiet Corner: Lessons in Perseverance from Tabor (26 FEB 26) 

Birthday Blessings, Michelle!!!

Birthday greetings to niece Michelle Gonzalez Duggan, whose birthday is today!!! May this day, and each day of the upcoming year, be filled with the Lord's choicest blessings!!!

Thank You Lord

Thank you, Lord, for the many blessings You have planned for us during the month of March.

Msgr. Pope on the Anatomy of Original Sin

I"n the readings at Mass this past Sunday we pondered  the account of original sin. Many tend to describe original sin merely as the eating of a forbidden fruit. While this accurate, it is incomplete and leads many to wonder why all this trouble came just from eating a piece of fruit. I believe it is helpful to consider the sin of Adam and Eve more richly. While the eating of the fruit is an external act, like any human act, it proceeds from the heart and admits of some complexity."

In a recent commentary, Msgr. Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on how Original Sin encompasses the various stages of sin, including, the lure of temptation, the engagement of desire, the conception of sin, the birth of sin, and spiritual death.

To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:

Community in Mission: The Anatomy of Original Sin (26 FEB 26)

Reflection Starter from Pope Leo XIV

"The Transfiguration foreshadows the light of Easter: an event of death and resurrection, of darkness and new light that Christ radiates on all bodies scourged by violence, crucified by pain, or abandoned in misery. The Redeemer thus transfigures the wounds of history, enlightening our minds and hearts. (Mt 17:1-9)" - Pope Leo XIV