2nd Sunday in Lent - The Call

God calls us by name!

In Genesis, God invites Abram to a new land. Yes, a new way of being; therefore, God promises to bless Abram and his name. All the peoples of the earth will find blessings in knowing Abram and his people, says the Lord. This comes to Abram, as he is faithful to his covenant with God.

God is more than willing to share all blessings with all peoples who are true to their covenant with God as Abram is.

As in Second Timothy, this comes not without pain. Paul describes real pain that is so much a part of our lives. If it is physical, mental, and/or spiritual, our suffering is in union and communion with Christ. Christ, our love, will guide us as we live at the core of our being.

At the center of who we are, in loving silence, we hear our Lord guide and direct us in ways that are true to our covenant relationship. It is from this place that we are truest to the mission that God calls us to.

In Matthew, Christ shares an intimate experience of His life with Peter, James, and John.  Christ brings them to a sacred space and lets them see His special relationship with the Divine.

When we are living in communion with Christ, we experience a deeper covenant with the Trinity. As we are called by name; as we are called to mission; and as we are called to do our Father's Will, we do it from a place of silent union in loving covenant with Divine Love!

1st Reading - Gen. 12:1-4

2nd Reading - 2Tim. 1:8-10

Gospel - Matt. 17:1-9

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