"HIS FACE SHONE LIKE THE SUN"
We believe the
Spirit of God dwells in us, yet shining glory isn't visible all the time or
maybe even most of the time. We must practice listening for the heavenly voice
that comes to us from the small opening in the clouds of daily living.
On this second week
of Lent we are heartened by awareness of those "Transfiguration
moments" in our lives when we get glimpses of God. The story of the
Transfiguration is reminiscent of Jesus Christ's baptism. A voice from the
heavens heralds "This is my Beloved Son" to whom we should listen. We
are to remember that we are temples of the Holy Spirit. We believe the Spirit
of God dwells in us, yet shining glory isn't visible all the time or maybe even
most of the time. We must practice listening for the heavenly voice that comes
to us from the small opening in the clouds of daily living.
We are called, and
we have borne those "hardships" for the sake of the Gospel of which
Saint Paul writes in his letter to Timothy: What are the hardships? How does our
heavenly Father strengthen us in face of difficulties?
Saint Paul also
says that in Jesus the grace bestowed on us is made manifest. The key to
reaching an awareness of time is that we have been most certain -- deep inside
us -- that God is present and God is real. Know that each of us, living as part
of community, carries within ourselves an experience of God's loving power,
tenderness, glory, and mercy. Once in touch with that, we will have the eyes to
see, the ears to listen, and the heart to travel faithfully this Lent.
In today's
responsorial psalm we acclaim, "Lord, let Your mercy be on us, as we place
our trust in You" (Ps 33). Our souls hunger for our God, who is our help.
For His kindness is known to those of us who put our hope in the Lord.
Reflect and ponder
on these questions this Sunday:
What are our
moments of awe?
Where is the
shining in our lives?
Have we become
attentive to the glory we carry in our earthenware temples?