The Transfiguration of the Lord invites us to take to heart the Father’s command, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him!”
Mass Readings – Transfiguration of the Lord (#614)
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2nd Sunday of Lent: We see and listen to Christ. Catholic Inspiration
In the Transfiguration of the Lord, we see Christ in his glory and acknowledge the Father’s exhortation to listen to his beloved Son.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Lent (#27)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Lent
Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Genesis 15:5-12,17-18
- God promises Abram that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars in the sky.
- God enters into a covenant with Abram and promises to give his descendants land from the Wadi of Egypt to the Euphrates River.
Psalm – 27:1,7-9,13-14
- “The Lord is my light and my salvation.”
- With the Lord as our refuge, we have courage to face our fears.
2nd Reading – Philippians 3:17-4:1
- Paul exhorts the people to imitate his example in following the cross of Christ.
- Our citizenship is in heaven, and from there we await the savior who will change our lowly body to conform to his glorified body.
Gospel – Luke 9:28b-36
- Jesus takes Peter, John, and James up a mountain where he is transfigured in glory.
- Christ is speaking with Moses and Elijah, and they are discussing the “exodus” that he will accomplish in Jerusalem.
- The Father’s voice speaks from a cloud, saying, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.”
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Lent (#27)
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The Transfiguration of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Transfiguration of the Lord reveals to Peter, James, and John the heavenly glory of Christ, eventually inspiring them after Pentecost to proclaim the Good News with conviction and power.
Mass Readings – Transfiguration of the Lord (#614)
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2nd Sunday of Lent: The glory of the Transfiguration gives us hope before the Cross. Catholic Inspiration
The glory of the Transfiguration of Jesus gives hope and consolation to Peter, James and John as Jesus speaks about his upcoming Passion and death on the Cross.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Lent (B – #26)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Lent
Here are some of the main themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Genesis 22:1-2,91,10-13,15-18
- God tests Abraham by telling him to offer up his son Isaac as a holocaust.
- Before Abraham can accomplish the task, God intervenes and blesses Abraham.
Psalm – 116:10,15-19
- “I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.”
- Even when we are afflicted, we serve the Lord with sacrifices of thanksgiving.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:31b-34
- If God is for us, who can be against us? God acquits us.
- Jesus Christ, who died and was raised, intercedes for us.
Gospel – Mark 9:2-10
- Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain where he is transfigured before them.
- Elijah and Moses appear, and a voice comes from a cloud, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”
- Afterwards, Jesus tells the disciples to tell no one, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Lent (B, #26)
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The challenge and consolation of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Transfiguration of the Lord brings both consolation and challenge to our hearts. We are consoled by the glory of God revealed on the mountaintop, yet we are challenged to prepare for the moment when we will stand before the Risen Lord on the day of judgment.
Mass Readings – The Transfiguration of the Lord
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Transfiguration of the Lord
Let’s examine some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
1st Reading – Daniel 7:9-10,13-14
- The Ancient One is seated upon a throne, ablaze in awesome majesty and dazzling glory.
- The Son of man approaches the Ancient One and receives dominion, glory, and kingship over all peoples.
Psalm – 97:1-2,5-6,9
- “The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth.”
- Heaven and all creation acknowledge God’s might and glory.
2nd Reading – 2nd Peter 1:16-19
- Jesus Christ has received all honor and glory from God the Father.
- Peter and the other disciples witnessed this on the mountain and made it known to others.
Gospel – Matthew 17:1-9
- Jesus brings Peter, James, and John up a high mountain, where he is transfigured in glory with Moses and Elijah.
- A voice from heaven announces, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
- The disciples fall to the ground afraid until Jesus bids them to rise. They are instructed not to tell anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Lent
Let’s explore some of the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Genesis 12:1-4a
- God sends Abram forth from his kinsfolk to a new land.
- God promises that he will make Abram a blessing, and he will become the father of a great nation.
Psalm 33:4-5,18-20,22
- “Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.”
- With hope in his kindness, we wait upon the Lord, who loves justice and right.
2nd Reading – 2nd Timothy 1:8b-10
- We bear our share of hardship for the Gospel with the strength that comes from God.
- God saves and calls us to a holy life, through the appearance of our savior, Christ Jesus.
Gospel – Matthew 17:1-9
- Jesus takes Peter, James and John up a high mountain where he is transfigured in glory.
- The disciples see the Lord conversing with Moses and Elijah.
- From a bright cloud they hear the Father’s voice, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Lent
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Transfiguration of the Lord: Listen to Jesus! Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus is transfigured before their eyes, the disciples hear the voice of the Father, “This is my chosen Son, listen to him.” May we drawn near and take the Lord’s words to heart as well.
Mass Readings – The Transfiguration of the Lord
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