2ND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A
01-MAR-2026 Readings
1ST READING: Genesis 12:1-4
In those days: The Lord said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who curses you I will curse; and by you all the families of the earth shall bless themselves." So Abram went, as the Lord had told him.
The Word of The Lord!
Responsorial Psalm Psalm 33
📢 R. May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O Lord.
The word of the Lord is faithful, and all his works are to be trusted. The Lord loves justice and right, and his merciful love fills the earth.
R. May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O Lord.
Yes, the Lord's eyes are on those who fear him, who hope in his merciful love, to rescue their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine.
R. May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O Lord.
Our soul is waiting for the Lord. He is our help and our shield. May your merciful love be upon us, O Lord, as we hope in you, O Lord.
R. May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O Lord.
2ND READING: 2 Timothy 1:8-10
Beloved: Take your share of suffering for the GOSPEL in the power of God, who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not in virtue of our works but in virtue of his own purpose and the grace which he gave us in Christ Jesus ages ago, and now has manifested through the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the GOSPEL.
The Word of The Lord!
ACCLAMATION: Matthew 17:5
*R. Glory and praise to you, O Christ.*
From the shining cloud, the Father's voice is heard: this is my beloved Son, hear him.
*R. Glory and praise to you, O Christ.*
GOSPEL Matthew 17:1-9
At that time, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. And Peter said to Jesus, " Lord, it is well that we are here; if you wish, I will make three booths here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah." He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were filled with awe. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and have no fear." And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Tell no one the vision, until the Son of man is raised from the dead."
The Gospel of The Lord!
Reflection:
The words of the Popes:
The ‘brightness’ which characterises this extraordinary event symbolises its purpose: to enlighten the minds and hearts of the disciples so that they may clearly understand who their Teacher is. It is a flash of light which suddenly opens onto the mystery of Jesus and illuminates his whole person and his whole story. (…) Transfigured on Mount Tabor, Jesus wanted to show his disciples his glory, not for them to circumvent the Cross, but to show where the Cross leads. Those who die with Jesus, shall rise again with Jesus. The Cross is the door to Resurrection. Whoever struggles alongside him will triumph with him. This is the message of hope contained in Jesus’ Cross, urging us to be strong in our existence. The Christian Cross is not the furnishings of a house or adornments to wear but rather, the Christian Cross is a call to the love with which Jesus sacrificed himself to save humanity from evil and sin. In this Lenten season, we contemplate with devotion the image of the Crucifix, Jesus on the Cross: this is the symbol of Christian Faith, the emblem of Jesus, who died and rose for us. Let us ensure that the Cross marks the stages of our Lenten journey in order to understand ever better the seriousness of sin and the value of the sacrifice by which the Saviour has saved us all. Jesus, I trust in you.