2nd Sunday of Lent 2026

Matthew 17:1-9

How Listening Transformed My Life

Three Words that Changed My Life

Welcome to 2nd Suday of Lent 2026 today is Sun March 1. Today's Gospel reading and Encounter with Jesus is the familiar Transfiguration Matthew 17: 1-9

In this reading, we are placed within a great moment of time. Along with Peter James and John, and Elijah and Moses, we get to hear God speak directly into our lives. God says; This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased, listen to him”

Three words with Today’s encounter with Jesus that have changed my life: Listen to Him. How do you Listen to Jesus? This is something that I have been working on for some time now and still seem to need to be better at it.

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Praying and reflecting daily with the Gospel message

Going to Adoration and being in his presence.

When with others, I try to hear how Jesus may be speaking through them.

Going to Mass both in the Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Learning over time to listen to Jesus,has transformed my life in so many ways. Praying and reflecting each day with the daily Gospel reading allows Jesus to challenge me in new ways about my current life. Leading me to deeper conversion.

This Lent, how are you seeking to listen to Jesus a little more intentionally?

At the end of the reflection I take a moment to pray with you and give you tomorrow’s Gospel reading if you want to read it ahead of time.

Here is the USCCB Daily Reading for the 2nd Sunday of Lent. Scroll down to find the Gospel reading: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030126.cfm

Here is the USCCB Daily Reading for Day 11 if you would like to take a look ahead. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030226.cfm

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Lent 2026 Day 10:

Matthew 5:43-48

A Transformative Love for Everyone

Welcome to Day 10 of Lent 2026 today is Sat Feb 28th. Today's Gospel reading and Encounter with Jesus is Matthew 5:43-48

Today’s encounter with Jesus, is a great reminder that God’s Love can transform hearts. I know in my life there have been times when I have felt unworthy of love, unworthy of God, because of shame and guilt for the way I was treating myself and others. Both in my past when I was drinking but also in times of sobriety. But through other people and my own time of prayer and reflection, I experienced the compassion, mercy, and healing of God’s love.

Today’s encounter with Jesus says, to love - even your enemies. Meaning that as Christians, we are to look upon others through the eyes of God - with compassionate love. Yes, there have been people in my life that have hurt me, and I could certainly use the label enemy. Praying that God’s love infiltrates their hearts and provides compassion and healing is difficult. But I desire their lives to be transformed and know God, the way my life has been transformed and know God. Praying that the Holy Spirit helps transform people’s hearts is a form of God’s love. A Compassionate Heart is Loving Your Enemies

This Lent, who can you pray for?

At the end of the reflection I take a moment to pray with you and give you tomorrow’s Gospel reading if you want to read it ahead of time.

Here is the USCCB Daily Reading for Day 10 of Lent. Scroll down to find the Gospel reading: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022826.cfm

Here is the USCCB Daily Reading for Second Sunday of Lent if you would like to take a look ahead. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030126.cfm

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Lent 2026 Day 9:

Matthew 5:20-26

Welcome to Day 9 of Lent 2026 today is Fri Feb 27th. Today's Gospel reading and Encounter with Jesus is Matthew 5:20-26

Every once in a while I come across a Gospel reading that stops me in my tracks. That really challenges me. And this scripture reading is one of them

“You will not be released until you have paid the last penny”

The theme if you will for this reading is Righteousness.

At the end of the reflection I take a moment to pray with you and give you tomorrow’s Gospel reading if you want to read it ahead of time.

Here is the USCCB Daily Reading for Day 8 of Lent. Scroll down to find the Gospel reading: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022726.cfm

Here is the USCCB Daily Reading for Day 10 if you would like to take a look ahead. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022826.cfm

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Lent 2026 Day 8:

Matthew 7:7-12

In this reflection I share on Day 8 of Lent 2026 Gospel Reading. I reflect on what Jesus is teaching us about prayer when he says, “Ask and it will be given to you;” ‘Jesus desires to teach us that prayer is meant to help us with conversion of our hearts. And yes, God will give us what is needed when it comes to conversion. At the end of the reflection I take a moment to pray with you and give you tomorrow’s Gospel reading if you want to read it ahead of time.

Here is the USCCB Daily Reading for Day 8 of Lent. Scroll down to find the Gospel reading: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022626.cfm

Here is the USCCB Daily Reading for Day 9 if you would like to take a look ahead. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022726.cfm

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Lent 2026 Day 7:

Luke 11:29-32

In this reflection I share on Day 7 of Lent 2026 Gospel Reading. I reflect on the words Jesus said ‘There will be no sign given’. At the end of the reflection I take a moment to pray with you and give you tomorrow’s Gospel reading if you want to read it ahead of time.

Here is the USCCB Daily Reading for Day 7 of Lent. Scroll down to find the Gospel reading: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022526.cfm

Here is the USCCB Daily Reading for Day 8 if you would like to take a look ahead. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022626.cfm

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Lent 2026 Day 6:

Matthew 6:7-15

In this reflection I share on Day 6 of Lent 2026 Gospel Reading. I reflect on the words Jesus said “Your Father knows what you need before you ask him”. At the end of the reflection I take a moment to pray with you and give you tomorrow’s Gospel reading if you want to read it a head of time.

Here is the USCCB Daily Reading for Day 6 of Lent. Scroll down to find the Gospel reading: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022426.cfm

Here is the USCCB Daily Reading for Day 7 if you would like to take a look ahead. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022526.cfm

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Day 5

Matthew 25: 31-46

In this reflection I share on Day 5 of Lent 2026 Gospel Reading. I reflect on the words Jesus said “What you did not do”. I also take a moment to pray with you at the end.

Here is the USCCB Daily Reading for the day. Scroll down to find the Gospel reading: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022326.cfm

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First Sunday of Lent

In this reflection I share on the First Sunday of Lent 2026 Gospel Reading. I discuss the Hunger of Fasting.

Here is the USCCB Daily Reading for the day. Scroll down to find the Gospel reading: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022226.cfm

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