2nd Sunday in Lent
Gen 15:5-12, 17-18 The Book of Genesis contains several stories of God establishing a Covenant. In the Abraham story that Covenant becomes personal, Thomas Cahill's book "The Gifts of the Jews" is a great Old Testament Bible Study of the Covenant that begins with Abraham. The Covenant is a gift of pure Grace on God's part.
Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14 serves as a link between the first two readings: "I believe I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the Land of the Living."
Phil 3:17-4:1 reflects the apocaplytic hope of the Covenant. Paul sees the Resurrection as the "First Fruits" of the Covenant.
Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration resounds with Paul's "glorious body", the change that will take place in us. His transfiguration foreshadows our transformation which is accomplished first in Baptism and finally in Eternal Life.
Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14 serves as a link between the first two readings: "I believe I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the Land of the Living."
Phil 3:17-4:1 reflects the apocaplytic hope of the Covenant. Paul sees the Resurrection as the "First Fruits" of the Covenant.
Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration resounds with Paul's "glorious body", the change that will take place in us. His transfiguration foreshadows our transformation which is accomplished first in Baptism and finally in Eternal Life.
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