2ND SUNDAY OF LENT
March 1, 2026
REFLECTION ON TODAY'S READING
Disarming the Heart
On this second Sunday of Lent, wake up listening to Jesus as He says to you, “Get up and do not be afraid” (Mt 17:7). On the mountain, He allows you to see His light, a light that transforms fear into trust and discouragement into hope.
In His presence, rediscover the promise of peace that comes from listening and giving. Allow that light to touch your shadows and to disarm your heart of all violence and indifference. May every gesture you make today reflect His tenderness.
Offer this day to the Lord by praying the prayer of offering, so that His peace may pass through your actions. Ask that dialogue and trust may prevail over violence. Ask yourself: What concrete actions can you offer today to sow peace.
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Saint Joseph Church Makawao - Bulletin
The Gospel Reading, Matthew 17:1-9
Jesus is transfigured on the mountain in the presence of Peter, James, and John.
For the second Sunday of Lent, we move from Jesus’ retreat to the desert to his Transfiguration. Each year on the first Sunday of Lent, our Gospel tells the story of Jesus’ temptation in the desert. On the second Sunday of Lent each year, we hear the story of Jesus’ Transfiguration.
The story of Jesus’ Transfiguration is told in the three Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In each of those Gospels, the Transfiguration follows Jesus’ first prediction of his death and his teaching about the costs of discipleship. Jesus’ Transfiguration is a promise of Jesus’ glory, his Resurrection.
On a mountain in today’s reading, a voice affirms that Jesus is God’s Son in words reminiscent of the voice at Jesus’ baptism. In addition, the appearance of Moses and Elijah on the mountain connects this story with God’s relationship to the people of Israel. Moses and Elijah represent the Law and the Prophets, respectively. Together with Jesus, they represent God’s complete Word.
The Transfiguration occurs in the presence of just three of Jesus’ disciples: Peter, James, and John. In Matthew’s Gospel, those disciples are among the first whom Jesus calls. The three men are identified as an “inner circle” among Jesus’ disciples when Jesus asks them to accompany him to the Garden of Gethsemane just before his arrest.
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A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
In today’s second reading, Timothy is issued a strong directive: “Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God.” For the early Christians this could mean torture and execution. For most Christians today enduring hardship for the Gospel might include accepting ridicule or mockery, or the suggestion that we lack sophistication. Nevertheless, in his letters, Saint Paul is adamant that we should not be ashamed of being followers of Christ. Good stewards are not ashamed of their allegiance to Christ. They do not hide their faith. Reflect on this question: Are you willing to speak about following Christ Jesus no matter who your listeners happen to be?
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