Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Lent

Here are some of the central themes in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent.

1st Reading – Genesis 15:5-12,17-18

• God promises that Abram’s descendants will be as numerous as the stars in the sky.
• God makes a covenant with Abram and grants to his descendants a new land.

Psalm – 27:1,7-9,13-14

• “The Lord is my light and my salvation.”
• We seek the Lord for courage and strength.

2nd Reading – Philippians 3:17-4:1

• Paul invites the people to be imitators of his example, following the Cross of Christ.
• We stand firm in the Lord, as we claim our citizenship in heaven.

Gospel – Luke 9:28b-36

• Jesus takes Peter, James and John up a mountain where he is transfigured in glory.
• A voice proclaims, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.”

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Lent

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