Catholic Mass Readings For This Sunday (Readings, Gospel, and Reflection)
Liturgical Calendar
Sunday, March 01, 2026: Second Sunday of Lent
Sunday Readings and Gospel
Reading 1 :
Genesis 12:1-4a
Reading 2 :
2 Timothy 1:8b-10
Verse Before the Gospel :
Matthew 17:5
Gospel :
Matthew 17:1-9
Liturgical vestments: Purple
Sunday, March 01, 2026: Readings & Responsorial Psalm & Gospel
Catholic Mass Readings for This Sunday – A Reflection of Faith
As we prepare for this Sunday’s Mass Readings, we are invited to open our hearts to God’s word and allow it to shape our lives. Sunday is a sacred day, a time to gather as a faith community, to listen to Scripture, and to receive the Eucharist, the source and summit of our Christian life.
The First Reading often takes us back to the Old Testament, reminding us of God’s covenant and His faithfulness to His people. The Responsorial Psalm invites us to lift our hearts in praise and trust. The Second Reading, usually from the New Testament letters, offers wisdom for our daily walk with Christ. Finally, the Gospel brings us the words and actions of Jesus, calling us to deeper faith, conversion, and love.
As we anticipate this Sunday’s Mass, let us take time to meditate on the readings, asking the Holy Spirit to enlighten our understanding. May we come to Mass with open hearts, ready to receive God’s grace and be strengthened for the week ahead.
🙏 Lord, speak to us through Your word this Sunday, and help us live it fully in our daily lives. Amen.
Reading 1
Genesis 12:1-4a
The LORD said to Abram:
“Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk
and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you.
“I will make of you a great nation,
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
so that you will be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you
and curse those who curse you.
All the communities of the earth
shall find blessing in you.”
Abram went as the LORD directed him.
Reading 2
2 Timothy 1:8b-10
Beloved:
Bear your share of hardship for the gospel
with the strength that comes from God.
He saved us and called us to a holy life,
not according to our works
but according to his own design
and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before time began,
but now made manifest
through the appearance of our savior Christ Jesus,
who destroyed death and brought life and immortality
to light through the gospel.
Verse Before the Gospel
Matthew 17:5
From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard:
This is my beloved Son, hear him.
Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother,
and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
And he was transfigured before them;
his face shone like the sun
and his clothes became white as light.
And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them,
conversing with him.
Then Peter said to Jesus in reply,
“Lord, it is good that we are here.
If you wish, I will make three tents here,
one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
While he was still speaking, behold,
a bright cloud cast a shadow over them,
then from the cloud came a voice that said,
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased;
listen to him.”
When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate
and were very much afraid.
But Jesus came and touched them, saying,
“Rise, and do not be afraid.”
And when the disciples raised their eyes,
they saw no one else but Jesus alone.
As they were coming down from the mountain,
Jesus charged them,
“Do not tell the vision to anyone
until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”