Like Advent, Lent is a season of preparation, in this case, for Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice on the cross and the glory of his resurrection. We prepare our souls through repentance and our bodies through fasting. We prepare our relationship with God through prayer and our relationship with others through almsgiving. In today’s reading, in the midst of all our preparation, we are given a preview of Christ’s risen glory when he appears transfigured to Peter, James, and John.
God, appearing as fire, consummates the covenant with Abraham and his descendants. As the new covenant Jesus sacrifices himself on the cross, making possible a communion between God and humankind. At Pentecost, God will again appear in the form of fire, as the Holy Spirit, descending upon the disciples. Out of love for us, God has continually renewed and expanded his foundational promise. May the promise of a life transfigured encourage us as we continue to prepare for Easter glory.
Love, Peace, Joy,
Fr. Bob
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