Saints in the making: Pain that leads to transformation

Father Patrick Connor, pastor of Ss. Isidore and Maria Torribia Parish in the Diocese of Rochester, reflects on the readings for March 1, 2026. He notes that the Lenten season, with its mix of joy and pain, allows us to mirror Christ’s disfiguration and transfiguration, followed by our ultimate redemption through His death and resurrection.

For the text of the readings and Gospel: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030126.cfm

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Credits:
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Father Patrick Connor
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by Joseph DiJames
Edited by Gina Capellazzi