God is never bested in his timing. Here on the Second Sunday of Lent, we listen to Mark's version of the Transfiguration,. Peter's comment, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here."(Mk 9:5) rings in our ears. Yes, it is good for us to be here, still at the beginning of Lent, and to reflect on the Transfiguration...a preview of the resurrected Jesus. Wisely, the Church sets apart these 40 days for us to STOP, take stock, renew, and be transfigured, so that on Easter we may rise again in the newness of the God-life we received at Baptism. We have set aside time for more prayer, reflection, sacrifice and charitable works that will help us to be better disciples of Jesus and more like the ideal self that God has created us to be, and for which we long. More than working out in the gym tones and builds up our muscles, Lent brings us to the heart of the matter: being transformed into the likeness of Jesus, so that our every thought, word and deed might come from him, make us more like him, and bring others to him.
Lord, THIS IS the time for us to take our faith seriously, and IT IS GOOD FOR US TO BE HERE.
Bro. Rene
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