Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 9, 28b-36
Jesus took Peter, John, and James
and went up the mountain to pray.
While he was praying his face changed in appearance
and his clothing became dazzling white.
And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah,
who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus
that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem.
Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep,
but becoming fully awake,
they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.
As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus,
“Master, it is good that we are here;
let us make three tents,
one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
But he did not know what he was saying.
While he was still speaking,
a cloud came and cast a shadow over them,
and they became frightened when they entered the cloud.
Then from the cloud came a voice that said,
“This is my chosen Son; listen to him.”
After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone.
They fell silent and did not at that time
tell anyone what they had seen.
Transfigure yourself
1) Jesus led them to a high mount. When you desire to commit to Christian life you’ll go through a spiritual process, like climbing a mountain. What the apostles felt was like the grace that you experience after a retreat, a mass or adoration – moments when you feel great joy in your spirit that even drives some people to do more and more. It’s a beautiful experience, I agree, you feel good and comfortable, but be careful, I must tell you that it’s a stage. I suggest that during this stage you write down all your experiences and feelings, because they are strong and beautiful. Writing them down is a good way to remember them and keep them in mind because, when the moments of drought come along and you’re not up on the mount, you’ll be able to remember that Jesus really took you to the top of the mountain.
2) It is good that we are here. This is what Peter says. Yes, the experience with God is beautiful. But it must set in motion a way of being and of living. You can’t lead a Christian life only through experiences and feelings. Christian life is a process of maturation and formation. When I began to follow Jesus, all my time, energy and predisposition were devoted to God’s things, as if I had direct and complete Wi-Fi connection with Him every day. But over time one discovers that Christian life is a process of maturity and that it doesn’t only involve feelings.
3) What they had seen. Jesus reminds us that Lent is a time that leads to Easter and prepares us for it. The same thing happens in life, there are difficult, tough times, but they prepare us for something great and beautiful. You shouldn’t forget that your life points to eternity. Look, we all go through hard times, we go through our own “passion and cross”, but God keeps reminding us that his promise is still intact. He is always by our side. Be strong and determined because Jesus has given us a glimpse of Heaven and continues to do so every day.
Remember that something good is on the way!
God bless you and be with you in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
