Sunday

16 Mar 2025

Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle C Click here for all content for this cycle Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle C

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18  God is manifested in a starry sky, fearful darkness, a smoking pot, and a flaming torch.

Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14  When God lights our way, of whom can we be afraid?

Philippians 3:17-4:1 or 3:20-4:1  Our citizenship is in heaven, where a glorified existence awaits us.

Luke 9:28b-36  Jesus holds a summit with Moses and Elijah about his coming exodus.

More resources for the month available in Seasonal notes.

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Homilist’s overview of March

Liturgical themes and feasts

As Lent begins, we continue in this Jubilee year of hope to celebrate, pray, bless, learn, inspire, and challenge.

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

Today’s readings take us into the realm of signs, symbols, promise, and revelation.

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Featured Exploring the Word

The road out

Abram was 75 and still living with his father when God first came calling with a new plan for his future. No wonder he was so willing to get up and go!

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Homily stories

Encountering the God of Life

Years ago, I was asked to tell my story at a women’s retreat. I had to talk about struggles I’d had—including growing up with a debilitating childhood illness—and how faith helped me overcome.

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Homily stories

Stars in the night sky

Those of us who live in a big city miss a whole lot when it comes to the beauty of nature that is all around us.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

Coming together as as brothers and sisters in Christ, we ask God's forgiveness, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

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Quotes

In my deepest wound I saw Your glory, and it dazzled me.

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Browse the library

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