Transfiguration

I am writing this on our last day in Medjugorje on a European keyboard and with most computer instructions in Croatian. Getting this to you in readable English is another level of transfiguration! However, this great solemnity has other levels of greater importance to us as Marists. Jesus gives Peter, James and John such a glimpse of his glory that they do not want to leave the mountain. Coming to the end of six days of celebrating our faith with 40,000 youth and adults from 70 countries in peace, love and harmony where 15 or so years ago, war raged, finds us echoing Peter´s observation that it is good for us to be here...let`s stay! How pleased St. Marcellin would be to see the youth he loved and longed to catechize, going to confession and communion, praying the rosary and making the stations of the cross with eagerness and reverence. We are strongly reassured that all things are possible with God. Yes, there are all levels of fervor, but seeds planted have the opportunity to grow. This week has been a foretaste, as was the Tabor event, of marvlous things to come, including the cross. The acceptance of the cross and the transformation of our doubts to faith, our lukewarmness to passionate commitment are guided by Mary, our Good Mother, who with all her strength and love, leads us to Jesus. It is this gift, this conviction that we take back to our homes and communities.
Bro. Rene