St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Grand Prairie, Texas
Gospel Meditations
March 1, 2026
2nd Sunday of Lent
Matthew 17:1-9
2nd Sunday of Lent
Matthew 17:1-9
When I sit down to answer emails or write a Gospel reflection or return a phone call, I sometimes wonder: Does any of this humdrum work matter? Maybe you ask the same thing about your daily labor. Today’s Gospel, the Transfiguration, offers a surprising answer.
Jesus leads Peter, James, and John up a mountain. There, “his face shone like the sun face and his clothes become white as light” (Matthew 17:2). That detail regarding his clothes is worth considering.
We know Jesus’ body is inseparably united to the divine nature. But his clothing? That’s something made by human hands. It’s an artifact. And yet it shines with the same uncreated light. What does this detail mean? The early Church noted that Adam and Eve’s first act after the Fall was to make clothing. This clothing symbolizes all human labor that supports our dignity. In Jesus’ glorified garments, we see not just the redemption of our body, but of human effort to protect and uplift human dignity.
Parents, your family is your work. Baristas, plumbers, nurses, accountants — your labor, your emails, your phone calls, your spreadsheets — can all become radiant when offered to God in love. The question isn’t just do I believe in Jesus’ glory, but do I believe he can share it with the work of my hands?
Lenten Challenge: Identify the “artifact” you are making to uplift the dignity of others: your job, your home, your relationships. Consciously bring it to the Lord this Sunday at Mass. Offer it to share in His glory. It will begin to shine.
— Father John Muir
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1 de marzo de 2026
II Domingo de Cuaresma
Mateo 17:1-9
II Domingo de Cuaresma
Mateo 17:1-9
La liturgia de hoy está llena de símbolos de gloria y majestad. Si estamos atentos, podremos descubrir el gran amor de Dios hacia su Hijo Jesús y también hacia nosotros, manifestado en su Transfiguración. La gloria futura se presenta en la nube como signo de la presencia de Dios, así como en los vestidos blancos y el rostro de Jesús resplandeciente como el sol. “A la vista de ellos, su aspecto cambió completamente: su cara brillaba como el sol y su ropa se volvió blanca como la luz” (Mateo 17:2). La muerte que Jesús había anunciado previamente a sus discípulos, la que iba a padecer, será transformada en gloria en la Pascua. Sin embargo, para llegar a esa Pascua hay que pasar por el camino del Calvario, hacia la cruz. Pedro propuso hacer tres tiendas; estaba tan bien allí, con sus compañeros y con Jesús. De repente, se escucha la voz del Padre que dice: “Este es mi Hijo, el Amado; éste es mi Elegido, ¡escúchenlo!” (Mateo 17:5).
Para ser verdaderos seguidores de Jesús, debemos desinstalarnos de nuestras comodidades y de nuestros caprichos. La Cuaresma, que apenas comienza, debe llevarnos a comprometernos con el bien común y con la justicia que tanto necesita la sociedad actual. La dura realidad que estamos viviendo debe ser también un camino para encontrar la luz y la voz de Dios que nos llama a despertar y actuar frente a las necesidades de los demás. También cabe la pregunta: ¿a quién estamos escuchando? ¿A quién, o a qué, le estamos haciendo caso? Recordemos que seguir al Maestro exige esfuerzo y entrega. Bajemos, pues, de lo alto del monte para caminar con Jesús en esta Cuaresma.
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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please Note: There will be no Saturday Confession Times during Lent.
Confessions will be held every Wednesday at 6:30pm during our Lenten Mission.
Stations of the Cross
All parishioners are warmly invited to join us for Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent, as we prayerfully walk with Christ on His journey to the Cross. Stations will be prayed at 6:00pm in English and 7:00pm in Spanish starting February 20th, except on Good Friday, when the Church observes the Passion of the Lord with the solemn liturgy.
We encourage you and your family to make this beautiful Lenten devotion part of your weekly prayer as we prepare our hearts for Easter.
Lenten Fish Frys
Every Friday during Lent except Good Friday.
Adult Plate: $12
Bottled Water & Sodas: $2 each
Bottled Water & Sodas: $2 each
Menu (Sides may vary):
• Fried battered fish
• French fries
• Hush puppies
• Coleslaw
• Dessert
• Fried battered fish
• French fries
• Hush puppies
• Coleslaw
• Dessert
Join us for great food and fellowship as we observe the Lenten season together. All are welcome!
Grand Prairie Citizen Police Academy- Spanish Class
Open to all. Classes start on March 5th and will be held of Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm and 3 classes on Saturday. Please click here on how you can participate in this free training.
New Parishioner Meet & Greet
Calling all new parishioners! If you have joined our parish in the past few months, we invite you to a “Meet and Greet” on Sunday, April 12 at 10am in Trinh Hall. During this session, we will introduce you to our many parish ministries, activities, events, and so much more. This is your chance to get involved in parish life and become part of our amazing community! Refreshments will be served.
Please use the link below to RSVP so we can prepare enough materials.
