March 1, 2026, Second Sunday of Lent: Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22.; 2 Timothy 1:8b-10; Matthew 17:1-9
The Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Lent is about the Transfiguration, where Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain and is transformed, his face shining like the sun and clothes turning blinding white. Surely, the Apostles were amazed, maybe frightened but had confidence that Jesus was with them. Even Moses and Elijah appear, talking with Jesus, and a voice from a bright cloud declared, “This is my beloved Son… Listen to him.” Can you imagine such a scene? Divine Radiance. On this 2nd Sunday of Lent, we are provided with a glimpse of God’s glory, and that our sufferings and misgivings are always temporary. In this reading, Jesus was preparing his Apostles for the suffering and death that Jesus was going to experience.
Pope Leo XIV – Intentions for the month of February 2026: For children with incurable diseases
Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
“BE DOERS OF THE WORD,” by Bishop James S. Wall, Bishop of the Gallup diocese 2024: “Most Rev. James S. Wall, Bishop of Gallup discusses his special connection to the diocese and his experience as bishop in this unique diocese. Bishop Wall also talks about how the Catholic Home Missions Appeal helps provide the faithful of his diocese with the most basic things and why contributing to the Collection is so important. Bishop Wall’s diocese also has the highest percentage of Native American lands of any diocese in the country, he briefly discusses how the Church can minister to Native Americans through the Pastoral Framework for Indigenous Ministry “Keeping Christ’s Sacred Promise”.
MISSION STATEMENT –The Monastery of Our Lady of the Desert is a monastic community of women in the Benedictine tradition. We profess vows of stability, conversion of life and obedience. Our primary mission, is to seek God through a life of prayer, silence and solitude. Our way of life frees us to give glory and praise to God, intercede through prayer for the needs of the world and hospitality