Second Sunday of Lent

The Month of March Devoted to Saint Joseph

In other years: Saint Kieren, Irish Monk and Bishop,  (5th-6th century)

Readings of the Day

Rule of Saint Benedict: Ch 28 Those Who Refuse to Amend After Frequent Reproofs

Mass: Gn 12:1-4a; Resp Ps 33; 2 Tim 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9

Our soul waits for the Lord.

MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE,

SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL,

PRAY FOR US.

SAINT JOSEPH, MOST OBEDIENT,

PRAY FOR US.

Abram went as the Lord directed him

(Gn 12:4a)

Welcome to Transfiguration Sunday. We remember to pray for all those preparing to be received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. May we support them in prayer and be courageous witnesses to the faith.

Thankfully, we have people like Abraham who have gone before us and are models of prayer and faith. The Church teaches us that "Abraham is a model of prayer because he walked in the presence of God, heard and obeyed Him." Furthermore, Abraham's "prayer was a battle of faith because he continued to believe in the fidelity of God even in times of trial."* May we do likewise. However, like Abraham we have to listen and obey. This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him (Mt 17:5).

"Thy will be done" - what a comfort and support those four little words are to my soul. I have repeated them until they are softened to the sweetest harmony.

(Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1774-1821)

SAINT KIEREN,

PRAY FOR US.

* Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 536. See 2570-2573 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. 

Today's photo: Who is our help and our shield.

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