Lent 2023 Week Two

The gospel today describes the transfiguration of Jesus. ‘In his “retreat” on Mount Tabor, Jesus takes with him three disciples, chosen to be witnesses of a unique event. He wants that experience of grace to be shared, not solitary, just as our whole life of faith is an experience that is shared. For it is in togetherness that we follow Jesus.’

Pope Francis Message for Lent 2023

Read the complete Message for Lent 2023 HERE

Readings

Gn 12:1-49   The call of Abraham, the father of God’s people.

Ps 33: 4-5, 18-19,20,22  Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

2Tm 1: 8b-10   God has saved us, and called us to be holy.

Mt 17: 1-9   His face shone like the sun.

Homily Studio podcast 

For a 30-minute conversation about the scriptures for Sunday HERE

Prayer of the Faithful (starter):

Let us pray, that in our meeting and sharing with each other every day, we remain fully present to you Lord, and not be afraid to surrender to your mercy and love. 

Invocation:  E te Ariki … Response: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou

Resources

Loyola Press resources for Lent

A useful collection of ways to inspire you throughout Lent. HERE

Visual Commentary on Scriptures (VCS) 

The Stations of the Cross through Lent. HERE

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

I am the light of the world – Lent 2023

There is a long list of resources to download. Go to their website HERE

More resources will be added as we progress through the weeks of Lent.