Homily for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

Peter, James, and John had the extraordinary opportunity to accompany Jesus to the mountaintop, where He underwent a transformation before their eyes. It must have been an incredible sight: Jesus conversing with Moses and Elijah right in front of them. They were filled with amazement and wonder at what was taking place.

Jesus is present with each of us as well. When we least expect it, He blesses us with great experiences of His grace to support us on our journey with Him. This grace is not merely something to admire; it is a call to respond to His invitation to love. Jesus invited these three Apostles to deepen their love and trust in Him, and He offers the same invitation to us.

The Apostles were so amazed that they found themselves at a loss for words. Nevertheless, Peter felt the urge to say something, even though he wasn't entirely sure about what to say.

In our spiritual journeys, we often wrestle with the temptation to speak excessively. In our Gospel reading, we hear the Father proclaiming: "This is my chosen Son; listen to Him." God encourages us to carefully heed Jesus' words rather than feeling compelled to speak. He often seeks a response through our actions rather than our words.