Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On this Second Sunday of Lent, the Church invites us to reflect on trust, transformation, and our call to holiness.
In Genesis, we hear God call Abraham to leave behind what is familiar and step into the unknown. Abraham does not have all the answers. He does not see the whole plan. Yet he trusts—and he goes. His journey becomes the beginning of God forming a people of faith.
Many of us know what it feels like to be called into the unknown. We face uncertainty in our country, in our Church, in our families, and in our personal lives. We worry about our children and grandchildren. We struggle with division in society. We carry concerns about health, finances, and the future. Like Abraham, we are asked to trust that God is still leading us.
In the Gospel, Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John. His face shines like the sun. For a brief moment, the disciples see clearly who He truly is. This moment of glory comes just before Jesus begins His journey toward the Cross. The Transfiguration reminds us that suffering, and sacrifice do not have the final word. Glory does. Hope does. God does.
Lent is our time on the mountain with the Lord. Through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we step away from distractions so we can see Jesus more clearly. We remember that we are not just trying to “be better people.” As St. Paul tells Timothy, God has saved us and called us to be holy. Holiness is not only for saints in stained glass windows. It is for every one of us—mothers and fathers, students and retirees, workers, and caregivers.
In a culture that often measures success by wealth, power, or popularity, the Lord calls us to something deeper: faithfulness, trust, and quiet courage. He calls us to listen to His Son.
As we continue our Lenten journey, let us ask the Lord for the grace to trust Him more fully and to allow His light to shine in our lives.
Questions for our reflection:
Where might God be asking me to step out in faith, like Abraham?
What distractions are keeping me from listening more closely to Jesus this Lent?
How is God calling me to grow in holiness in my daily life?
May the Lord let His mercy be upon us, as we place our trust in Him.