My Dear People,
The Transfiguration is a central revelation in Luke’s Gospel. For Jesus to appear between Moses and Elijah, was an extremely powerful endorsement from the Old Testament figureheads. Moses represents the Law. Elijah represents the major and minor Prophets of the Old Testament. As they were preparing to leave, Peter asks if the trio was staying. While Peter was still speaking, a cloud descended from above and declares, “This is my Beloved Son; listen to Him.” Suddenly, the cloud parted, and Jesus stood there, alone.
In awe, the Apostles fell silent. Jesus then asks them not to say anything about the event, until after His Resurrection from the dead. How were the Apostles to understand this event? Why did Jesus ask for silence? When were they going to see Jesus die? By asking these questions, the Apostles were on their way to learning about the mysteries of Jesus’ life. Little did they understand these events. It would not be until the infusion of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, that they would come to understand their significance. What Jesus reveals to the Apostles, He reveals to the Church. That is all of US. As it was for the Apostles, so it is for His people. Jesus exposes Himself to you and I. Jesus wants us to know He is the LAW, Jesus wants us to know He is the PROPHET. Jesus died and rose from the dead, to save us from eternal death. It is why He was revealed in Glory before the Suffering of His crucifixion. Allow Jesus to raise you up and save your from eternal death this Lent
Entrusting you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark Bozada
May our Lord save you and raise you up…May He free you from all of your SINS.