In this week’s Encountering the Word video for the Second Sunday of Lent, Jeff Cavins focuses on the profound connections between the sacrifice of Isaac and the Transfiguration. The readings are:
First Reading: Genesis 22:1-2, 9A, 10-13, 15-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19
Second Reading: Romans 8:31B-34
Verse Before the Gospel: cf. Matthew 17:5
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10
Meet Jeff Cavins
Jeff Cavins is passionate about helping people understand Scripture and become disciples of Jesus Christ. Though he was born Catholic, Jeff went to Bible school and served as a protestant minister for twelve years before reverting to the Catholic Faith. Jeff then received his MA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Since then, he has become a leading Catholic evangelist and author.
Jeff created The Bible Timeline learning system, which revolutionized Catholic Bible Study for millions of Catholics. Since its introduction, Jeff has developed The Great Adventure series of Bible studies to help people better understand Sacred Scripture and its meaning for their lives.
