The Gospel for this Second Sunday of Lent brings us to Mount Tabor for the Transfiguration of Christ. The Father speaks of Jesus to the disciples, "This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him." Our heavenly Father reveals that Jesus has much to say to us if we are willing to listen to Him.
Blessings to you as we begin this first week of Lent. How has the Lord called you to practice the Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving this year? All three disciplines work together like three wheels on a tricycle.
This weekend we celebrate World Marriage Day as a nation and World Day of the Sick as the Church. Marriage is the foundation of the family, and family life is where the call to holiness is formed and the self-gift of love matures.
Our Scriptures today look at the suffering inherent in our human condition, the Gospel call to be near those who suffer, and the healing and freedom Jesus brings.