Hymns for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year A (1 March 2026) - Catholic lectionary

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Hymn and song suggestions, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the second Sunday of Lent, Year A.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing - sometimes in a limited setting.  Many of these hymns are old / traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included.

A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may also be included, if these are particularly appropriate.


Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.


2nd Sunday of Lent, Year C

Readings

First:  Genesis 12: 1-4 - God calls Abraham to leave his country and family and go the land that God will show him

Psalm 32 - May your love be upon us O Lord as we place our hope in You / The word of the Lord is faithful / The Lord looks on those who revere him / Our soul is waiting for the Lord.

Second: II Timothy 1:8-10 - rely on the power of God who has saved us and called us to be holy.

Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 - Jesus is transfigured, his face shines like the sun ... God says "This is my Son the Beloved, he enjoys my favour, listen to him".



Themes

Christ's transfiguration - God's call - life beyond death - healing and reconciliation.



Free-use art

See lectionary art for today for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.





Free-use hymns







Suggested hymns which may still be copyright

  • 40 Days (Forty days to wander) - Matt Maher
  • Behold the Lamb of God - Maher - Matt Maher ()
  • Christ in Me Arise (Be now my vision; open these eyes) - Trevor Thomson (b. 1971)
  • Desert Song - Brooke Ligertwood (b. 1983)

  • God of Day and God of Darkness
  • God of Mercy, Holy Mystery - Ricky Manalo
  • God, Your Glory We Have Seen in Your Son - Johnson and Wren
  • In Our Midst - Unknown
  • Into the Desert - Curtis Stephan, Sarah Hart
  • Jesus Lord once on Tabor’s height - James Quinn (1919–2010)

  • Led by the Spirit of Our God - Bob Hurd (b 1950)
  • Listen to Him - Danielle Rose
  • Lord Let Your Face Shine Upon Us - Tom Booth (2004)
  • Love, Burn Bright - Chris de Silva (2014)



  • We fall down, we lay our crowns at the feet of Jesus - Tomlin
  • When Jesus Led his Chosen Three - Christopher Idle
  • Word of God come Down on Earth - James Quinn (1919-2010)
  • Your Grace Is Enough (Great is your faithfulness, O God) - Matt Maher (b. 1974)




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