Second Sunday of Lent: March 16, 2014

Read It:
Jesus took Peter, John, and James
and went up the mountain to pray.
While he was praying his face changed in appearance
and his clothing became dazzling white.
And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah,
who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus
that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem.
Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep,
but becoming fully awake,
they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.
As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus,
“Master, it is good that we are here;
let us make three tents,
one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
But he did not know what he was saying.
While he was still speaking,
a cloud came and cast a shadow over them,
and they became frightened when they entered the cloud.
Then from the cloud came a voice that said,
“This is my chosen Son; listen to him.”
After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone.
They fell silent and did not at that time
tell anyone what they had seen.


Reflect on It: Can you imagine what it would be like to be on a mountain top with Jesus, just to pray and all of the sudden, Moses and Elijah appear and it starts to go cray? Literally , this is what happened. They see the Glory of God and Jesus is transfigured. Think about how differently your life would be from that moment on. The transfiguration is about Peter, John and James seeing the face of Christ, hearing from God and living differently. How are we called to live differently today? Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI said, those who have hope, are called to live differently. We have Hope in our Lord. Live differently today.

Pray about It: Lord, you are constantly speaking to each one of us. Help me to hear your voice today and to live differently because of it. Amen!

Live It! Challenge: Pray today for those who's lives can be changed by hearing the word of God.