Trasfiguration

Our human nature is destined for greatness. We will share in the very glory of God. It has already begun to shine in our nature in the Person of Jesus Christ and in those who live in His Light. The Transfiguration of the Lord on Mount Tabor was a moment in time that was witnessed by human beings. It was a moment of intense prayer, when the Lord Himself was so thoroughly immersed in the Love of His Father and in the Truth of the Law and the Prophets that the Heavens opened. Moses and Elijah were with Him on the mountain, revealing that He is the fulfillment of their journeys, the unveiling of the Revelation that was given to them in many and various ways. The Father's Voice renewed the experience at the Baptism of the Lord: "This is My Beloved Son; Listen to Him."

Peter, James and John did not grasp the meaning of this encounter, but they knew that something profound had taken place. They had a glimpse of the Power at work in Jesus. This taste of glory was operating in them as they lived through the painful events of the Lord's Passion and Death. They came to understand something of its meaning when He rose from the dead. For us, it is a reminder that our human nature is destined for glory and, through Christ, is capable of it. We are, by grace, capax Dei, capable of being in union with God.

In the light of the Transfiguration, we experience hope. God's Plan include us as we are, human beings who share human nature with Jesus Christ. May our intuition of glory sustain us through the struggles of life in this world.

The Wedding Feast of Cana

A Wedding gathers family. Family grows, adding in new members, now related by marriage, and friends join in. A Mother is invited. Because she is there, her Son comes too. Having ventured out into the world, He now brings friends along--His disciples. They know that He is Someone important, but as yet, they have not seen all. In the midst of this celebration, there is a reminder that not everyone is always ready for all the guests. Who knew that there would be thirsty fishermen in the crowd? They have no wine.

The Mother tells her Son. It is not time, He says. She steps away, "Do whatever He tells you." It is time. He speaks a simple command: "Draw water." Moses struck the rock. Water flowed. Water abounds. He makes it Wine. Not just any Wine, but the best Wine. Beginning to attend to His every Word, His disciples discern something New. They see His Glory, for the first time. They begin to believe in Him.

Lack is not an obstacle. A Mother's Heart once again says "Yes" and lets it be. And the fullness of time arrives for Glory to be seen. No angels sing out. This time it is only human beings at a Wedding Feast. The Bridegroom makes Himself present to His Bride. Eyes that are attentive and Ears that are listening begin to grasp the deeper meaning. The Light shines forth and grace abounds.

How happy the Bride and Groom! It is a moment of joy and fulfillment. May we open our hearts to drink deeply of the New Wine.