Matthew 17:1-9
And after six days Jesus taketh unto him Peter and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart: And he was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun: and his garments became white as snow. And behold there appeared to them Moses and Elias talking with him. And Peter answering, said to Jesus: Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. And as he was yet speaking, behold a bright cloud overshadowed them. And lo a voice out of the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased: hear ye him. And the disciples hearing fell upon their face, and were very much afraid. And Jesus came and touched them: and said to them: Arise, and fear not. And they lifting up their eyes, saw no one, but only Jesus. And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying: Tell the vision to no man, till the Son of man be risen from the dead.
At the Transfiguration, the disciples catch a glimpse of Christ’s divine glory. This moment strengthens them for the journey to the Cross that lies ahead. In our own lives, God sometimes grants moments of clarity, peace, and spiritual renewal to help us persevere through difficulties. Lent invites us to listen more attentively to Jesus, just as the Father instructed the disciples. When challenges arise, we can remember that Christ’s glory is greater than our struggles and that His presence accompanies us on every step of the journey toward new life.