Second Week of Lent
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; be all else but naught to me, save that thou art; be thou my best thought in the day and the night, both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light.
On the second Sunday of Lent, the Church always puts before us the account of Jesus’s Transfiguration. We have enough Lent under our belts at this point to be serious about our practice, but there is still a long way to go. The Transfiguration reminds us where we are headed as we conform ourselves to Jesus: radiant holiness.
Jesus is revealed in light in the gospel reading today, but he shines with metaphysical light as well; he emanates glory beyond what his followers can perceive or comprehend. It is a vision that will stay with them through all the challenges ahead, and it should remain before our eyes as well: we follow the Light of the World, and we seek the same transformation.
Prayer for Morning
Jesus, our radiant sun, your presence brings us light and your truth helps us see clearly what we will be when you bring us to the Father. Help me cling to this promise when I’m facing darkness. Light of the World, give me hope.
Ponder Today
What clouds my vision of who I am created to be?
Prayer for Evening
Jesus, our radiant sun, you are the source of the light of grace, and the means by which we receive it. Keep me close to you so I may radiate your presence. Light of the World, shine through me.
Amy McEntee
Kimberly Kay Cox
Mark Mogilka
Armando Cervantes
Anna Betancourt
Andrea Chavez-Kopp