A.D. 2011 March 20

The Second Sunday in Lent

Henry Ossawa Tanner, Nicodemus, 1899, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia.

Lessons

The alternative gospel reading is provided for those who retain a tradition of reading a gospel related to the Transfiguration on this Sunday.

Revised Common Lectionary — Year A

The blessing of God upon Abram — Genesis 12:1–4a
The Lord watches over you — Psalm 121
The promise to those of Abraham’s faith — Romans 4:1–5, 13–17
The mission of Christ: saving the world — John 3:1–17 or Christ revealed as God’s beloved Son — Matthew 17:1–9

Liturgical Colors

Purple