Theme: Christian life is a journey made in response to God’s call for the transformation of our spiritual lives.

First Reading
Genesis 12:1-4a
God promises Abram a great blessing.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 33:4-5,18-20,22
God’s mercy is upon those who trust in God.

Second Reading
2 Timothy 1:8b-10
Through God’s grace we are called to holiness.

Gospel Reading
Matthew 17:1-9
Jesus is transfigured on the mountain in the presence of Peter, James, and John.

Collect Prayer

O God, who have commanded us to listen to your beloved Son, be pleased, we pray, to nourish us inwardly by your word, that, with spiritual sight made pure, we may rejoice to behold your glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.