March 13
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
“J O I N W I T H OT H E R S in being imitators of
the rites of the scrutinies and presentations and give the elect the example of their own renewal in the spirit of penance, faith, and charity” (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 9.4). The elect do not learn how to follow Christ by sitting in a classroom; they learn by observing other disciples in the community and imitating them. Our acts of penance, faith, and charity teach those new to the Christian way of life how to be imitators of Christ. In turn, we might be renewed ourselves to be better examples for them and for one another. Paul knew well that no one follows Christ faithfully on their own but only when they “join with others” with charity and encouragement. — D M
me, brothers and sisters, and observe those who thus conduct themselves according to the model you have in us” (Phil 3:17), Saint Paul urges the church at Philippi and us today. Far from being boastful, Paul understands that following Christ to the cross is not an individual but a communal endeavor. We need one another for support, encouragement, and example. The church recognizes the importance of the baptized community’s role in being examples of faith to those preparing to be initiated: “During Lent, the period of purification and enlightenment, the faithful should take care to participate in
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READINGS [27] First Reading Genesis 15:5–12, 17–18 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 27:1, 7–8, 8–9, 13–14 ( 1a) Second Reading Philippians 3:17—4:1 or [3:20—4:1] Gospel Reading Luke 9:28b–36
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CHORAL SELECTIONS • The blazing experience of the Transfiguration and the twinkling stars of the heavenly host make light a focus of this weekend, as seen in the appointed psalm for the day. There’s also no reason why a unison or SATB hymn can’t be sung by a choir, serving as a choral piece. If you don’t know Unbound, check out that resource for hymns related to the Transfiguration. Standing Upon This Peak of Glory............................................G-9404 Michael James Bland • SATB
Belong.......................................................................................... G-7576 Chris de Silva • Three-part, congregation, piano, guitar, opt. string quartet
Gone Forth from Home................................................................G-9141 Georg Neumark, arr. Jennifer Kerr Breedlove • SAB, Organ
The Lord Is My Light/El Señor es mi luz................................... G-7256 Carol Browning • Two-part, cantor, congregation, piano, guitar, opt. violin
‘Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here.......................................................G-9052 Johann Speiss, arr. Paul J. Monachino • SAB, organ, opt. congregation
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