Daily reflection _ transfer your warmth to others

TRANSFER YOUR WARMTH TO OTHERS
Jesus truly wanted to dwell in us for all time; desiring that our hearts may be open to God's love and to minister and to serve those most in need.
Deacon John Ruscheinsky
On a hot summer day, it doesn't take long to stand in the sun before we can feel the warmth of its rays. We can, in no time, begin to radiate the heat. Walking into a cool room, we can easily transfer that warmth to someone who has been sitting in the cold by taking their hand. This is an image of the power of Jesus' Transfiguration for us. St. John Chrysostom says that, "In the Transfiguration, Jesus revealed to the disciples that He was God dwelling with them." But the Transfiguration is not an event locked up in the past, limited to the pages of Scripture and given exclusively to Peter, James, and John. As we reflect on the mystery of Jesus in the radiance of bright light and dazzling white, we begin to pick up some of the Son's warmth. This glory revealed among us cannot be kept to ourselves. We are called to radiate that warmth of God's grace to a cold world. We can truly bring light into a dark world each time we share Christ's Light with others.
Jesus showed Himself in His glory not to be put on a high throne or a pedestal. Rather, He truly wanted to dwell in us for all time; desiring that our hearts may be open to God's love and to minister and to serve those most in need.
Jesus was transfigured in the presence of Peter, James, and John while they were asleep! Upon awakening they discovered Jesus in glory with Moses and Elijah. How much of God's glory and action do we miss because we are spiritually asleep? There are many things that can keep our minds asleep to the things of God. For example, an "unexamined life" can keep us from thinking things through and facing our doubts and questions.
Are we able to take on new challenges from Jesus? Troubles in our lives can become roadblocks until we can see past them to the glory of God. Are we spiritually awake?
We too, as the disciples of Jesus, are called to be witnesses of His glory. We all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being changed into His likeness from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord Who is the Spirit (cf. 2 Cor. 3:18).
In the Responsorial Psalm we acclaim, "O LORD, I am your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your handmaid; You have loosed my bonds. To You will I offer sacrifice of thanksgiving, and I will call upon the name of the LORD" (Ps. 116:16-17).
Let us vow to seek His presence in our hearts each and every day!