2nd Sunday of Lent

Obedience. It comes from the word obey; to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of someone in authority.  In the first reading today we have the classic example of obedience.  The Lord tells Abraham to sacrifice his only son.  Without questioning, Abraham heads off to the mountain with Isaac, his son.  [...]

Transfiguration of the Lord

“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; Listen to Him!” Today we celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord.  Jesus goes to the top of the mountain with Peter, John, and James.  They, and we, get a small glimpse of what God has in store for His Son, and for us.  His [...]

2nd Sunday of Lent

Listen to Him! If you’ve been watching television for the last two weeks the scene in today’s Gospel seems a little familiar, doesn’t it?  Three men standing side-by-side on top of a mountain.  But, in this case, they haven’t come there to receive gold, silver, and bronze medals.  Moses and Elijah have come to meet [...]

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