He did not know what to say; they were so frightened” (Mk 9: 6)
Dearest brothers and sisters,
The feast of the Transfiguration is an important event in the life of Jesus, just like the event of baptism. In his epistle to the Corinthians, Saint Paul tells us about the veil while Saint Mark speaks about the magnificence of the glory of the Lord in his transfiguration. Many things are required from us so that the Lord makes his transfiguration through us. This transfiguration requires us to make a big effort and to change our lives in response to Saint Paul’s epistle and today’s bible.
How fast the moment of transfiguration went past, yet how marvelous it was! Peter even forgot that he was still on earth for his sense of happiness was unparalleled. As he saw face to face the light of God being transfigured in Jesus, he asked “Rabbi” to make that moment eternal. But the wisdom of God is beyond our understanding. God seemed to be saying to the apostles in the transfiguration: as for now, since you have experienced this, go back to the world and continue your journey according to my beloved Son’s
commandments. There, in the midst of the world, the human lives. It is not enough to stand by idly, astounded, overwhelmed by what you have seen, but go to your brothers and sisters, and let the light of God transfigures through your intentions and deeds.
It is important then to ask ourselves: aren’t we all called to let go, be graceful and transfigure where we are so we can be witnesses to Christ? Aren’t we called to be in our journey like Jesus, a sign of difference to the human trends, firm in walking up the mountain of life towards the summit of light, despite the often difficult passages and rugged roads? Hence we say “get up, do not be afraid”! Why is there fear since Jesus is with us, accompanying us with his Holy Spirit, providing us with his own body in the Eucharist? Isn’t this the truth of the Christian life?
Wouldn’t you then let the Father transfigure in you his light, peace and reconciliation with yourself before the others?
We are now in the midst of our celebrations of the feast of our parish which are being held under the theme “Embrace our Youth O Morning Star.” Please do not miss the opportunity to participate in all the spiritual, pastoral and social activities as one family, whether we are adult or children, old or young. We participate as one family united with the Heavenly Father, walking towards the Son on the path that Mary took, for prayer and social interaction with each other, so we truly live and experience the assumption of Our Lady into heaven.
