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Lenten Season · Year A

Second Sunday of Lent

March 1, 2026

The Transfiguration (San Marco, cell 6), Fra Angelico
The Transfiguration (San Marco, cell 6), Fra Angelico, c. 1440–1442Museo di San Marco, Florence
A fresco in a friar's cell. Christ stands with his arms straight out in a plain white almond of light, so the figure already reads as a crucifixion.This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him.Fra AngelicoA Dominican friar who painted, canonised in 1982, whose work was made for the cells and corridors his brothers lived in.Museo di San Marco, FlorenceThe Dominican friary where Fra Angelico painted a fresco in every cell, left in place, so the pictures are still in the rooms they were made for.Museo di San Marco, Florence
Roman Lectionary
GospelMatt. 17:1-9Mt 17:1-9
Second Reading2 Tim. 1:8b-102 Tm 1:8b-10
First ReadingGen. 12:1-4aGn 12:1-4a
Responsorial PsalmPs. 33:4-5, 18-19, 20+22 (22)Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20+22 (22)

Overview & Insights

“And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun.” (Matthew 17:2)

Matthew’s account of the transfiguration, following directly on the heels of Jesus’ first passion prediction, highlights Jesus’ (future) resurrection glory. As Peter has been prominent in the confession of Jesus as Messiah in 16:16–20, so here too he plays the key, supporting role in this narrative (emphasis on Peter in 4:18–22; 8:14–15; 14:22–32; 17:24–27; 26:69–75). Peter is the recipient of the divine words affirming Jesus as the beloved Son of God (17:5; cf. 3:17). Jesus, in this passage, clarifies his relationship to John the Baptist (see 4:12; 11:2–5, 11–19; 14:1–12). Although John is the forerunner of Jesus the Messiah, they are united in the persecution and suffering that they endure to bring God’s kingdom to this world (17:12).

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Commentary

Matthew 17: Jesus Transfigured, TriumphantMt 17: Jesus Transfigured, Triumphant Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the whole of Matthew 17.

Matthew 17 CommentaryMt 17 Commentary Precept Austin

A deep gathering of word studies and cross references worked verse by verse.

Matthew 17:1 CommentariesMt 17:1 Commentaries BibleHub

Aggregates classic commentaries on the transfiguration in one place.

Barnes' Notes on Matthew 17Barnes' Notes on Mt 17 StudyLight

Albert Barnes' notes on the whole chapter of Matthew 17.

Commentary on Matthew 17:1-9Commentary on Mt 17:1-9 Working Preacher

A preaching commentary on the transfiguration for the feast in Year A.

The Transfiguration of the Lord Explained Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre

Dr. Brant Pitre works through the feast readings and the unveiling of Christ's divine glory.

Background & Word Study

Gospel of Matthew Overview (Matthew 1-13)Gospel of Mt Overview (Mt 1-13) BibleProject

An animated overview of the first half of Matthew's Gospel.

Gospel of Matthew Overview (Matthew 14-28)Gospel of Mt Overview (Mt 14-28) BibleProject

An animated overview of the second half of Matthew, where the transfiguration falls.

Matthew 17 Greek InterlinearMt 17 Greek Interlinear BibleHub

Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for the mountain scene.

The Church Fathers

Catena on Matthew 17Catena on Mt 17 Catena

Patristic and medieval comments compiled verse by verse for Matthew 17.

Podcast

Bishop Barron: The Adventure of Salvation Word on Fire

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