Second Sunday of Lent (Year A)

First Reading - Genesis 12.1-5

A reading from the book of Genesis. The Lord said to Abram, ‘You are to leave your country, your people, and your father’s house, and go to the land that I will show you. And I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you. I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing to many. I will bless those who bless you, and I will rebuke those who dishonour you. And in you, all the nations of the earth will be blessed.’ And Abram departed from Haran, with his wife Sara, and his nephew Lot, and all their household, and all their possessions, as the Lord had directed. This is the word of the Lord.

Second Reading - 2 Timothy 1.8-10

A reading from the second letter of Paul to Timothy. God saved us, and called us to new life in Christ, not because of anything we had done, but by God’s grace - and for God’s purposes. This grace of God was established in Christ Jesus before the foundation of the world. It is by this grace of God that our Saviour Jesus Christ has broken the power of death and shown us the way to eternal life. So do not be ashamed to speak of our salvation in Christ, And do not be ashamed of me, a prisoner for Christ. But be ready to suffer for the sake of the gospel, trusting in the power of God. This is the word of the Lord.

Gospel - Matthew 17.1-9

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Jesus took Peter, and the brothers James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And there, Jesus was transfigured in their presence. His face shone like the sun. His clothes became dazzling white. And Moses and Elijah appeared, talking with him. Peter said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here. Let me make three shelters, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them. And a voice spoke from the cloud, saying, ‘This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.’ When the disciples heard the voice, they fell to the ground in fear. But Jesus came to them, and touched them, saying, ‘Get up, and do not be afraid.’ When they looked up, they now saw only Jesus, alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus said, ‘Tell no one what you have seen, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.’ This is the Gospel of the Lord.