SUNDAY REFLECTIONS | Second Sunday of Lent
By Social Communications
Published on March 16, 2025
Luke 9:28b–36 — “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.”
The Second Sunday of Lent focuses on the Transfiguration of Jesus, a moment of dazzling light and divine revelation. On the mountain, Jesus reveals His glory to Peter, James, and John, showing them His true identity as the Son of God.
The presence of Moses and Elijah alongside Jesus connects the Old Testament law and prophets to the fulfillment found in Christ. This event assures the disciples that Jesus is the promised Messiah who has come to bring salvation.
God’s voice from the cloud says, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.” This divine command calls us to focus on Jesus as the ultimate authority and guide for our lives.
The Transfiguration is a foretaste of the resurrection glory Jesus will fully reveal after His passion and death. It encourages us to remain faithful even when we face trials because God’s glory awaits.
For the disciples, this moment strengthens their faith, helping them to understand the mystery of Jesus’ suffering and triumph. For us, it is an invitation to deepen our faith and listen attentively to Jesus’ teachings.
Lent is a journey of transformation, mirroring the change Jesus undergoes on the mountain. We are called to allow His light to shine through the darkness of our sin and weakness.
Listening to Jesus means reading and meditating on Scripture, embracing His commandments, and trusting His love even when life is difficult.
This Sunday invites us to seek moments of spiritual clarity and renewal, opening our hearts to God’s voice and allowing the Holy Spirit to transform us from within.
May we be attentive to Jesus, our Teacher and Savior, as we continue our Lenten pilgrimage toward Easter.
Catechism for the Third Sunday of Lent
Luke 13:1–9 — “Unless you repent, you will all perish.”
The Third Sunday of Lent challenges us to reflect seriously on the need for repentance. Jesus speaks to the people about recent tragedies, reminding them—and us—that life is fragile and unpredictable.
Some believed that suffering or disaster was a direct punishment for sin. Jesus corrects this misunderstanding by teaching that suffering is not always a sign of God’s anger but a call to personal conversion.
He tells the parable of the fig tree, which has not borne fruit for three years. The owner wants to cut it down, but the gardener pleads for patience, offering care and another chance.
This parable reminds us that God is patient and merciful, willing to nurture us even when we struggle to live as His children.
But it also warns that God’s patience is not endless. Lent is a time for us to bear fruit by growing in faith, love, and good works.
We must ask ourselves: Are we producing the fruits of repentance—kindness, humility, forgiveness? Or are we neglecting our spiritual growth?
This Sunday calls us to examine our lives honestly, to repent sincerely, and to cooperate with God’s grace.
God’s mercy is great, but it requires a response. We must turn away from sin and turn toward God with all our hearts.
