SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR A
Main Celebrant: Archbishop Raphael p'Mony Wokorach, MCCJ, Achbishop of Gulu Archdiocese
Scripture Readings
- First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a - God calls Abram to leave his homeland and promises to make him a great nation.
- Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 - A prayer for God's mercy and protection.
- Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 - Paul encourages Timothy to bear hardship for the gospel, reminding him of God's saving work.
- Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 - The Transfiguration of Jesus, where Peter, James, and John witness Jesus' divine glory.
These readings focus on faith, obedience, and God's promise of salvation. Jesus' Transfiguration reveals His glory and strengthens the disciples' faith amidst suffering.