Sunday, March 12, 2017: (SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT) Readings for today: Genesis 12:1-4A / 2 Timothy 1:8B-10 / Matthew 17:1-9:
Readings from: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/031217.cfm (Pics from elsewhere on the internet)
Reading 1 - A reading from the book of Genesis (Genesis 12:1-4A):
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.
Responsorial Psalm - (Psalm 33: "Let your mercy be on us, O God" by Marty Haugen):
From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U22KozKgUqo
Re: Let your mercy be on us, O God, as we place our trust in you.
1. Your words, O God, are truth indeed, and all your works are ever faithful; You love justice and right, your compassion fills all creation.
Re: Let your mercy be on us, O God, as we place our trust in you.
2. See how the eye of God is watching, ever guarding all who wait in hope, to deliver them from death and sustain them in time of famine.
Re: Let your mercy be on us, O God, as we place our trust in you.
3. Exult, you just, in the Lord, for praise is the song of the righteous! How happy the people of God, the ones whom God has chosen.
Re: Let your mercy be on us, O God, as we place our trust in you.
4. Our soul is waiting for God, for God is our help and our shield. May your kindness, O God, be upon us who place our hope in you.
Re: Let your mercy be on us, O God, as we place our trust in you.
Reading 2 - A reading from the second letter of St. Paul to Timothy (2 Timothy 1:8B-10):
Beloved:
Bear your share of hardship for the gospel
with the strength that comes from God.
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,
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.
Alleluia: (Matthew 17:5)
From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9grJhu18u8
R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
From the shining cloud the Father's voice is heard:
This is my beloved Son, hear him.
R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel - A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew (Matthew 17:1-9):
Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother,
and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
And he was transfigured before them;
his face shone like the sun
and his clothes became white as light.
And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them,
conversing with him.
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."
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."
When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate
and were very much afraid.
But Jesus came and touched them, saying,
"Rise, and do not be afraid."
And when the disciples raised their eyes,
they saw no one else but Jesus alone.
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."
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Homily:
From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpygDxf85XE