2nd Sunday of Lent - Year A - March 5, 2023

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The readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent focus on our personal encounter with God. The first reading tells of how Abraham encountered God and trusted in the call he heard. The psalm is ” Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you. “, which echoes the theme of trust heard in the first reading The second reading reminds us that God is always present in our lives, giving us strength. And in the gospel recounts the story of the Transfiguration, when Peter, James, and John encountered Jesus in all of his glory.

Some possible themes for this weekend are
·         The call to holiness
·         God keeps His promises
·         Trust in God
·         Coming down the mountain
 
ENTRANCE:
1.    Diosnong Magtutudlo
2.    Kon Magkatigum Ta
3.    Tun-I Kami Ginoo
4.    Pasaylo, Ginoo
5.    Alay sa Kapwa
6.    Buksan ang aming puso
7.    Bless the Lord, my Soul
8.    God of Mercy and Compassion
9.    Hosea
10. Save us, O Lord
 
Reading 1                             Gn 12:1-4a
The LORD said to Abram:
"Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk
and from your father's house to a land that I will show you.
 
"I will make of you a great nation,
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
so that you will be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you
and curse those who curse you.
All the communities of the earth
shall find blessing in you."
 
Abram went as the LORD directed him.
 
Responsorial Psalm                                 Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22.
R. (22) Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.
Upright is the word of the LORD,
and all his works are trustworthy.
He loves justice and right;
of the kindness of the LORD the earth is full.
R. Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.
See, the eyes of the LORD are upon those who fear him,
upon those who hope for his kindness,
To deliver them from death
and preserve them in spite of famine.
R. Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.
Our soul waits for the LORD,
who is our help and our shield.
May your kindness, O LORD, be upon us
who have put our hope in you.
R. Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.
 
Reading 2                             2 Tm 1:8b-10
Beloved:
Bear your share of hardship for the gospel
with the strength that comes from God.
 
He saved us and called us to a holy life,
not according to our works
but according to his own design
and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before time began,
but now made manifest
through the appearance of our savior Christ Jesus,
who destroyed death and brought life and immortality
to light through the gospel.
 
Verse Before the Gospel
Cf. Mt 17:5
From the shining cloud the Father's voice is heard:
This is my beloved Son, hear him.
 
Gospel                                   Mt 17:1-9
Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother,
and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
And he was transfigured before them;
his face shone like the sun
and his clothes became white as light.
And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them,
conversing with him.
Then Peter said to Jesus in reply,
"Lord, it is good that we are here.
If you wish, I will make three tents here,
one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
While he was still speaking, behold,
a bright cloud cast a shadow over them,
then from the cloud came a voice that said,

"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased;
listen to him."
When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate
and were very much afraid.
But Jesus came and touched them, saying,
"Rise, and do not be afraid."
And when the disciples raised their eyes,
they saw no one else but Jesus alone.
 
As they were coming down from the mountain,
Jesus charged them,
"Do not tell the vision to anyone
until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."
 
OFFERTORY:
1.    Dios Nia Ko
2.    Ginoo, Ania Ako
3.    Paghalad
4.    Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan
5.    Narito Ako
6.    Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin
7.    Prayer of Rupert Mayer
8.    To be your bread
9.    To You, O Lord
 
COMMUNION:
1.    O Krus Kaluwasan
2.    Hugasi Kami
3.    Ayaw Kahadlok
4.    Huwag Mangamba
5.    Huwag Kang Mangamba
6.    Saan Kami Tutungo
7.    Be Not Afraid
8.    Prayer For Peace
9.    Far Greater Love
 
RECESSIONAL:
1.    Ang Atong Tulubagon
2.    Pagbanwag
3.    Kinsa?
4.    Pananagutan
5.    Sinong Makapaghihiwalay
6.    Time to Change
7.    Service