Gospel Reflection: 2nd Sunday of Lent
The Gospel for the second Sunday of Lent finds Peter, John and James on the mountain with Jesus as he is transfigured, or changed, before them. They experience Jesus in his radiant glory and are instructed to follow him without fear. As we continue our Lenten journey, Br. Tito Serrano, OFM, reminds us to trust Jesus and look to his ministry as an example, striving to be people of justice and hope in all we do.
Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Lent 2025: Luke 9:28b-36
Jesus took Peter, John, and James
and went up the mountain to pray.
While he was praying his face changed in appearance
and his clothing became dazzling white.
And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah,
who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus
that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem.
Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep,
but becoming fully awake,
they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.
As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus,
“Master, it is good that we are here;
let us make three tents,
one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
But he did not know what he was saying.
While he was still speaking,
a cloud came and cast a shadow over them,
and they became frightened when they entered the cloud.
Then from the cloud came a voice that said,
“This is my chosen Son; listen to him.”
After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone.
They fell silent and did not at that time
tell anyone what they had seen.