杏MAP导航

By Lydia O'Kane

Reflecting on the Gospel of St Luke, in which the Evangelist vividly recounts Jesus transfigured on the mountain, the 杏MAP导航 said, that this was 鈥漚 place of light, a fascinating symbol of the unique experience reserved for the three disciples鈥�, Peter, James and John.

The Transfiguration, explained the 杏MAP导航, 鈥渢akes place at a very precise moment of Christ's mission, that is, after he confided to his disciples that he "must suffer much, [...] be killed and rise again on the third day" (v. 21).

From suffering to joy of Easter

He went on to say that 鈥渢he Transfiguration of Christ shows us the Christian perspective of suffering: it is a necessary but transitory passage. The point of arrival to which we are called is as luminous as the face of the transfigured Christ.鈥�

By showing his glory, noted the 杏MAP导航, 鈥淛esus assures us that the cross, the trials, the difficulties with which we are struggling will be overcome and resolved with Easter. Therefore, this Lent, he continued, 鈥渓et us also climb the mountain with Jesus. In what way? With prayer. Let us remain for a few moments in recollection, fix our inner gaze on his face and let his light pervade us and radiate into our lives.鈥�

Prayer

The 杏MAP导航 also pointed out that the Evangelist Luke insists that Jesus transfigured himself "while he was praying" . 鈥淗e had immersed himself in an intimate conversation with the Father,鈥� said 杏MAP导航 Francis 鈥溾��and while he was adhering with all of himself to the Father's will of salvation, including the cross, the glory of God invaded him, shining forth also from the outside.鈥�

The 杏MAP导航 concluded by saying that, 鈥減rayer in Christ and in the Holy Spirit transforms the person from within and can enlighten others and the surrounding world.鈥�