The Transfiguration story appears in all four Gospels, highlighting its importance in the early Church and in our Church today. Even the three chosen apostles who were right there are not fully aware of what is being shown to them as they equate Jesus with Moses and Elijah and want to build a tent for each of them. But no, the Father's voice intervenes and identifies Jesus as his "chosen Son". He's the one to be listened to, over and above the two other prominent figures. (Cf. Lk 9: 35 ) This event gradually sinks in and when the Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost, its meaning becomes clear: Jesus is the Son of God who calls us all to a transformation, a conversion, a "transfiguration", if you will. Our lives given over to Jesus give us a "new look", so that our mere presence reflects a new joy, a peace, a welcome that can transform others. as they ask themselves, what makes so and so different? A life committed to and inspired by Jesus.
Bro. Rene
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