CATECHISM – 2nd Sunday of Lent B

Central idea: God wants to bestow life
Doctrine: The problem of suffering
Practical application: Alleviate others’ suffering

Homiletic Directory

• CCC 554-556. 568: the Transfiguration
• CCC 59, 145-146, 2570-2572: the obedience of Abraham
• CCC 153-159: characteristics of faith
• CCC 2059: God manifests his glory to make known his will
• CCC 603, 1373, 2634, 2852: Christ is for us

The paragraphs were chosen either because they cite or allude to the specific readings, or because they treat topics found in the readings.

Catechism paragraphs 554-560

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560.

IF FR. MIKE “TALKS TOO FAST,” ADJUST PLAYBACK SPEED TO 0.75. AFTER CLICKING ON GEAR ICON ON BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE VIDEO

2nd Sunday of Lent B

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See: The Catechism: #888-892

SOURCE: Portland Diocese, Used with Permission