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Homily of the Second Sunday of Lent Year C

Homily of the 13th of March 2022: 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year C Transfiguration The Gospel of the second Sunday of Lent focuses on the Transfiguration of Jesus. The word “transfiguration” comes from the Latin roots trans- (“across”) and figura (“form, shape”). It thus signifies a change of form or appearance. This is what happened to Jesus in the event known as the Transfiguration: His appearance changed and became glorious. Shortly before this transfiguration story Jesus tells his disciples: “Truly, I say to you, there are some here who will not taste death, before they see the kingdom of God.” (John 9:27). When Jesus said that some of his disciples would see the kingdom of God arrive, he may have been referring to the three disciples who would see the Transfiguration. We do not know why He singled out Peter, James and John for this special revelation of his glory and purity. Perhaps they were most ready to understand and accept the mystery. They were among the first to heed to Jesus’ call (Mark 1:16-19). Why did the Transfiguration take place? The Catechism explains it this way: Christ’s Transfiguration aims at strengthening the apostles’ faith in anticipation of his Passion: the ascent onto the ‘high mountain’ prepares for the ascent to Calvary. Christ, Head of the Church, manifests what his Body contains and radiates in the sacraments: ‘the hope of glory’ (CCC 568). Moses and Elijah represent the two principal components of the Old Testament: The Law and the Prophets. Moses was the giver of the Law, and Elijah was considered the greatest of the prophets. Their presence with Jesus confirmed the latter’s messianic mission – to fulfil God’s Law and the words of God’s prophets The transfiguration took place while Jesus was praying. This shows that great things happen whenever we pray. It was so great that the sleeping disciples woke up and saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. It was so great that Peter wanted to build tents and REMAIN THERE. The Transfiguration was a special event in which God allowed certain apostles to have a privileged spiritual experience that was meant to strengthen their faith for the challenges they would later endure. But it was only a temporary event. It was not meant to be permanent. In the same way, at certain times in this life, God may give certain members of the faithful (not all of the faithful, all the time), special experiences of his grace that strengthen their faith. We should welcome these experiences for the graces they are, but we should not expect them to continue indefinitely, nor should we be afraid or resentful when they cease.