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2nd Sunday in Lent – Year C (2022)

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Sunday, March 13, 2022

The readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent for Year C show us that God is truly present in our world. The first reading (Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18) tells of Abram’s encounter with God and the covenant which was made. The psalm (Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22) declares “Your presence, O Lord, I seek. Hide not your face from me.” The second reading (Philippians 3:17 – 4:1) reminds us that God has the power to transform us. And in the gospel (Luke 9:28B-36) tells of when Jesus took Peter, James, and John up the mountain and they witnessed his transfiguration.

This weekend we can think about how we see God manifest in our own lives and how we can let ourselves be transformed. Here are some ideas:

Lenten Activities: Make Pretzels and Say a Prayer
The pretzel is a symbol of prayer. The twist in the pretzel is meant to look like hands in prayer. And pretzels are made with simple ingredients - no sugar, butter, eggs, milk, etc. Includes a prayer you can say together before you enjoy your pretzels. #Lent #recipe #prayer
Pray the Night Prayer from Liturgy of the Hours
The Night Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours  is a really peaceful way to end my day. Some people feel like the Liturgy of the Hours is too "old fashioned" to use with teens and children, but I feel they can appreciate it.
Lenten Activities: Go to a Fish Fry
Yes. It's a Catholic tradition. The fish fry. In our area local news stations even publicize them and have maps of them on their websites. Sure they are related to our practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays, but they are more about community.
Give Something You Like to Charity
Giving away clothes or toys to a charity is a good way to practice almsgiving. But just giving away something you don't want or use anymore is more like an act of closet cleaning than an act of sacrifice. Consider including at least one item you use frequently and enjoy.
Broken (so that we could be made whole)
This video from LifeTeen shows how Jesus Christ is waiting for us in all of our messy sinfulness. Jesus was broken so that we could be made whole. It focuses on the Pascal Mystery.
Make a Prayer Table in Your Home
A prayer table is a small sacred space in your home or classroom.  It can be a place to gather for prayer as a group or for individual prayer.
Lenten Activities: Go to a Weekday Mass
One of the traditional Lenten practices for Catholics is prayer. During this holy season we are called to grow closer to our Lord by increasing and focusing our prayer life. What better way to do this than by attending a weekday mass?
Transfiguration of the Lord
August 6 is the Feast of the Transfiguration. This day commemorates the day Jesus was transfigured on the mountain, traditionally thought to be Mount Tabor. This is recounted in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Peter, James, and John witnessed the event.
Lenten Activities: Abstain from Meat on a Day in Addition to Friday
Fasting is one of the traditional Catholic Lenten practices. All Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent as a form of fasting. For personal fasting, you can choose to voluntarily abstain from meat one more day during the week.
The Transfiguration – Lego Video
This engaging video tells the story of the Transfiguration with Legos. Kids of all ages will appreciate this presentation of this passage from the Gospel.
Becoming Fully Awake
Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.

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