Second Sunday of Lent Year A 2023
The Christian life is a call to leave everything and trust God's promises as we go through hardships following the way of the cross to the resurrection life beyond. Jesus is our security.
Title
Outline
I am constantly hearing about the need for security
Abraham is the primal example of such trust
Paul exhorts Timothy to similar risk
Finally, there is Jesus
Sisters, you know that that is what life in God is like
Reading
FIRST READING
Genesis 12:1–4a
1 The LORD said to Abram: Go forth from your land, your relatives, and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you. 2 I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the families of the earth will find blessing in you.
4 Abram went as the LORD directed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.
RESPONSE
Psalm 33:22
22 May your mercy, LORD, be upon us;
as we put our hope in you.
PSALM
Psalm 33:4–5, 18–20, 22
4 For the LORD’s word is upright;
all his works are trustworthy.
5 He loves justice and right.
The earth is full of the mercy of the LORD.
18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon those who fear him,
upon those who count on his mercy,
19 To deliver their soul from death,
and to keep them alive through famine.
20 Our soul waits for the LORD,
he is our help and shield.
22 May your mercy, LORD, be upon us;
as we put our hope in you.
SECOND READING
2 Timothy 1:8b–10
8 So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God.
9 He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but according to his own design and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before time began, 10 but now made manifest through the appearance of our savior Christ Jesus, who destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Matthew 17:5
5 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.”
GOSPEL
Matthew 17:1–9
1 After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. 4 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.” 5 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.” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” 8 And when the disciples raised their eyes, they saw no one else but Jesus alone.
9 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.”
Notes
SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2023 | LENT
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
YEAR A | ROMAN MISSAL | LECTIONARY
First Reading Genesis 12:1–4a
Response Psalm 33:22
Psalm Psalm 33:4–5, 18–20, 22
Second Reading 2 Timothy 1:8b–10
Gospel Acclamation Matthew 17:5
Gospel Matthew 17:1–9