The Transfiguration stands as one of the most radiant moments in the Gospel—a glimpse of divine glory breaking into ordinary human experience. On the mountaintop, Jesus reveals to Peter, James, and John not only who He is, but who we are called to become. His face shines like the sun, His garments became dazzling white, and the Father’s voice echoes: “This is my beloved Son…listen to Him.”

Lent often feels like a long climb—our own ascent up the mountain of prayer, sacrifice, and conversion. Yet today’s Gospel reminds us that the journey is not about hardship for its own sake. It is about transformation, about allowing God’s grace to reshape us from within. The disciples see Jesus in glory so that when they later see Him in suffering, they will not lose hope. The same is true for us. God gives us moments of light—moments of clarity, peace, or deep prayer—to strengthen us for the valleys we must walk through.

This week, our parish enters a special time of grace with the Lenten Mission on the 5th and 6th, and Confession offered on Saturday morning from 10 to 12 PM. These are our own “mountaintop moments,” opportunities to listen to the Lord and allow His mercy to shine upon us.

The 6th is also First Friday, a day traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and we will offer the Anointing of the Sick—a sacrament of healing, comfort, and strength. In these sacred moments, Christ touches our wounds, our fears, and our burdens, just as He touched the disciples with His glory on the mountain.

May this Sunday renew our desire to listen to Jesus, to follow Him more closely, and to trust that His light is always stronger than any darkness we face.

Let us Pray: Lord Jesus, on this holy day of Your Transfiguration, open our hearts to Your radiant presence. Strengthen us on our Lenten journey, that we may be transformed by Your grace. Bless our Lenten Mission, our times of Confession, and all who will receive Your healing in the Anointing of the Sick. May Your voice guide us, Your light sustains us, and Your love makes us new. We ask this in Your holy name. Amen.

Love and prayers,

Fr. Charley