Last Sunday, the second Sunday in Lent the Gospel focussed on an incredible event which is referred to as the “Transfiguration.” Peter, James and John, close disciples of Jesus, accompanied him up a high mountain, “There in their presence he was transfigured: his face shone like the sun and his clothes became as white as the light.” (Matthew 17.2)

For us today this event is a powerful reminder of why we are here and the ultimate meaning of our life on earth.

The meaning of this is in stark contrast to all who cling to this life as though this is all there is.

So when we see the news about wars and killing and all the terrible things which human beings are doing to one another, the true meaning of life is obscured.

The Transfiguration is a wakeup call for us all.

Sin separates us from our loving Father God. As they were coming down the mountain Jesus says, “Tell no one about the vision until the Son of Man has risen from the dead.”