Truth of faith

In the gospel reading this Sunday, the second Sunday of Lent, we hear how Jesus took Peter, James and John up a mountain and there in their sight was transfigured, his appearance shining brightly. In this vision Jesus is is seen talking with Moses the law giver and Elijah the greatest of the Old Testament prophets. Jesus is the fulfilment of the Law and Prophets. And a voice in a bright cloud was heard, “This my Son, the Beloved; listen to him.”

Given there were three witnesses, we know this really happened. What a confirmation of Jesus’ identity and mission to the apostles present!

What a confirmation of the reality of eternal life and the realty of God!  

The Reality

Life is short and despots with no respect for their fellow human beings and the right of others to live in peace and with justice and self determination come and go leaving a legacy of death and destruction. We see it on the news almost every day.

Forward

“Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not.” George Bernard Shaw.”

It is frustrating to see what should be done in the world and feel helpless about it.

Yet we can give a personal witness starting in the here and now.

Further more, with prayer the world can be changed by God who spoke on the nountain, “listen to him”.

Lent is the time to listen to Jesus, “The Beloved Son.”

In Wembley Arena yesterday 4^th March many thousands of Catholic young people gathered for FLAME and heard the call to recognize their significance, worth, value and gifts and to rise up to make a difference in the world particularly to combat pollution and deforestation which threatens life on earth.

This is what is needed, enthusiasm, boldness and commitment such as that shown by Robert Bilott and American environmental lawyer interviewed at FLAME who was featured in the film “Dark Waters” (2019) available on DVD.