Readings and Themes for the Week of February 28, 2010

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of February 28, 2010,
The Second Sunday of Lent

Reading I Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

In a holy covenant, God promises Abram a homeland.

Psalm 27

"The Lord is my light and my salvation."

Reading II Philippians 3:17 - 4:1

The journey of faith is open to all.

Gospel: Luke 9:28B - 36

His face changed in appearance and his clothes became dazzling white.

THEME:

Lent calls us to transform our lives

Today’s readings are all about promises. God promises Abraham that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars in the skies. In the story of the Transfiguration, we are given a glimpse of the promise of glory made to those who put faith in Christ. Bathed in the brilliant light of the Transfiguration, we open our hearts to listen once again to the dazzling promises made by our loving and compassionate God.

Questions of the week

Question for Children:

Jesus invites you to be close to him, to see him with clear eyes. What is Jesus like as a friend?

Question for Youth:

What do you most want God to help you with?

Question for Adults:

Sometimes we can see Christ with clear eyes, as the disciples did on that mountain.

What can you share about such a time in your life?