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The Sunday Mass — March 1, 2026 — 2nd Sunday of Lent CC

The Sunday Mass | 3/1/26 | 2nd Sunday of Lent, Cycle A Celebrant: Rev. Thomas Kalita Cantor & Organist of the Basilica First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a Responsorial Psalm: 33 Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 --------------------------- Mass readings: 2nd Sunday of Lent, Cycle A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030126.cfm To support this ministry: https://www.faithdirect.net/basilicatvmass. -------------------------- Subscribe to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCubahKRKNc4cj3sZSAmc-Nw?sub_confirmation=1 Our Spanish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@basilicadelsantuarionacional BNSIC Playlists: Solemn Sunday Mass Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-A7fHbVAKuOTnYg9DFfwiRrB6GIHGcPN Sunday TV Mass: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-A7fHbVAKuPhU9U1v5B-pnpIB3APLzQl Join us for The Sunday Mass today, from America’s Catholic Church! Do you know someone homebound or unable to attend Mass in person? Share this Catholic Mass Online - we would be honored to offer the blessing of the presence of Christ from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Experience the beauty of the Holy Mass from the DC National Shrine, dedicated to the Blessed Mother, patroness of our nation.  Since 1952, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has brought the Sunday TV Mass to the sick, homebound, and those seeking spiritual connection.  The Sunday Mass is now a cooperative communications project of the Archdiocese of Washington, the Diocese of Arlington and the National Shrine. This Catholic Mass is recorded for television broadcast in a half hour format from the Basilica’s Crypt Church, celebrated by dedicated priests with exceptional homilies from the Archdiocese of Washington and the Diocese of Arlington. Enjoy sacred liturgical music with our gifted Cantors & Organists from the Choir of The Basilica. Special one-hour Christmas and Easter Mass broadcasts are also celebrated by the bishops. Our mission: To deliver the blessings and love of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist through this Online Mass from America’s Catholic Church. The Holy Mass remains the greatest act of evangelism and the heart of Catholic worship today. Watch Sunday Mass Today, or every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET on WDCW-50 in the Washington DC Metropolitan area, or stream the Catholic Mass Today right here. For full local TV channel listings, visit: https://adw.org/parishes-masses/sunday-tv-mass This Catholic Mass on the Internet and the Holy Mass Online continues through God’s grace and the generosity of our viewers. To support our ministry—call toll-free 1-866-507-8757 or donate at: https://membership.faithdirect.net/dc426 The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a place of prayer, worship, pilgrimage, evangelization, and reconciliation—open to all. Join thousands who tune in for the Livestream Broadcasts, Inspiration, Online Mass, and Catholic Sunday Mass. If this Divine Liturgy, touches your heart, like, comment your intentions, subscribe for weekly Catholic Mass updates, and share with someone who needs it. God bless you! Shrine Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalshrine/ 𝕏: https://x.com/MarysShrine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marysshrine/?hl=en  The Basilica’s Gift Shop: https://www.nationalshrineshops.com/ For Mass times, Daily Mass, Confession and Devotions schedules, visit: https://www.nationalshrine.org/mass-confession-times/#schedule   The Sunday TV Mass is brought to you in partnership with:  Archdiocese of Washington: https://www.adw.org Diocese of Arlington: https://www.arlingtondiocese.org Catholic TV: http://www.catholictv.org   The Knights of Columbus: https://www.kofc.org/en/ Basilica’s Choir: https://www.nationalshrine.org/sacred-music/ Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: https://www.nationalshrine.org The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception gratefully acknowledges the following authors and composers whose materials are employed in this Mass: Entrance: It is your face, O Lord that I seek – Peter Latona. Psalm: Lord, let your mercy be on us – Richard Proulx, 1937-2010. Gospel: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ – Peter Latona. Offertory: Christ Upon the Mountain Peak – Text: Brian Wren, b. 1936; © 1977, Hope Publishing Co. Music: MOWSLEY; Cyril V. Taylor, b. 1907; © 1985, Hope Publishing Co. Mass Setting: Mass of St. Anne – Benjamin LaPrairie. Communion: The Lord is my light and my salvation – Christopher Willcock, SJ (b. 1947). Copyrighted materials broadcast and reprinted with permission under Onelicense.net # A-701285. #SundayMass #Mass #CatholicMass #OnlineMass #TheSundayTVMass #eucharist 0:00 Entrance Hymn 1:00 Opening Prayer 2:52 1st Reading 3:49 Responsorial Psalm 5:40 2nd Reading 7:42 Gospel 9:15 Homily 13:06 Profession of Faith 15:25 Liturgy of the Eucharist 26:47 Closing Prayer 28:01 End Credits