Friday: Second Week of Lent

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 and what he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem.

Luke 9: 28B-31

The Lord Jesus came to the earth to die and rise that all might have new life in Him.  Before he fulfilled his mission, however, he taught by word and example what it means to live as one created in the image of God and as a child of God.

In the love of Jesus,

Fr. Lenny Zamborsky

May 15, 2005

For reflection:
About a week before the event described here, Jesus had told His disciples that he would suffer, be killed, and rise again.  While that must have been a confusing message for them, Jesus' dramatic transfiguration and the appearance of Moses and Elijah must have sparked in Peter, James and John a growing realization that He was indeed the Messiah. 

Has God ever revealed himself to you at a time when you were confused or troubled?