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Lectionary Readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year A
Readings, Responsorial Psalm and Gospel
Reading I, Gn 12, 1-4A Reading from the Book of GenesisThe call of Abraham, the father of God's people. The Lord said to Abram: "Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father's house to a land that I will show you. "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. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the communities of the earth shall find blessing in you." Abram went as the Lord directed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. The Word of the Lord. Responsorial Psalm, Ps 33, 4-5. 18-19. 20. 22. R. v. 22R. Lord, let your mercy be on us,as we place our trust in you. 1. Upright is the word of the Lord, and all his works are trustworthy. He loves justice and right; of the kindness of the Lord the earth is full. R. 2. See, the eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear him, upon those who hope for his kindness, to deliver them from death and preserve them in spite of famine. R. 3. Our soul waits for the Lord, who is our help and our shield. May your kindness, O Lord, be upon us who have put our hope in you. R. Reading II, 2 Tm 1, 8-10A Reading From the Second Letter of Paul to TimothyGod has saved us and called us to be holy. Bear your share of the hardship which the gospel entails. God has saved us and has called us to a holy life, not because of any merit of ours but according to his own design - the grace held out to us in Christ Jesus before the world began but now made manifest through the appearance of our Savior. He has robbed death of its power and has brought life and immortality into clear light through the gospel. The Word of the Lord. Gospel, Mt 17, 1-9
Verse before the Gospel
R. From the shining cloud the Father's voice is heard: this is my beloved Son, hear him. A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to Matthew His face shone like the sun. Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. He was transfigured before their eyes. His face became as dazzling as the sun, his clothes as radiant as light. Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them conversing with him. Upon this, Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, how good it is for us to be here! With your permission I will erect three booths here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He was still speaking when suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them. Out of the cloud came a voice which said, "This is my beloved Son on whom my favor rests. Listen to him." When they heard this the disciples fell forward and laying his hand on them, said, "Get up! Do not be afraid." When they looked up they did not see anyone but Jesus. As they were coming down the mountainside Jesus commanded them, "Do not tell anyone of the vision until the Son of Man rises from the dead." The Gospel of the Lord.
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