Second Sunday of Lent (Year B)

First Reading - Genesis 15.1,5-6

A reading from the book of Genesis. The word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: ‘Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your protector, and your reward will be great. Look to the sky. Your descendants will outnumber the stars.’ And Abram trusted in this word from the Lord. And this made Abram righteous in the eyes of the Lord. This is the word of the Lord.

Second Reading - Romans 4.3,13,16

A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans. The scripture tells us that it was Abraham’s trust in God that made Abraham righteous in the eyes of the Lord. And so we see that the promise God made to Abraham and his descendants came to Abraham through a righteousness based on trusting in God, and not through any law. For God’s gracious promises do not depend on any law. They depend on the generosity of God, and they depend on trusting in God. This applies both to those who follow the demands of the law, and to those who, like Abraham, trust in God without the law. And so we can say that we are all descendants of Abraham; and Abraham is the father of us all. This is the word of the Lord.

Gospel - Mark 9.2-9

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And there, Jesus was transfigured in their presence. His clothes became dazzling white. And Elijah and Moses appeared, talking with him. Peter said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three shelters, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ For Peter did not know what to say; for they were afraid. Then a cloud appeared, and covered them. And a voice spoke from the cloud, saying, ‘This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.’ And when they looked, they 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 risen from the dead.’ This is the Gospel of the Lord.