Let us realize the need for our transformation. Mk 9, 2-13

Perfect, and change for the better; we long for something of better quality, more value, something that will be more profitable too excellent to change for the better; we long for better quality, more weight, and better for us. And we try to put it into practice. That’s why we see a change in our surroundings, work, and approach to life. However, we often forget that real progress, happiness, and satisfaction result from external changes and internal transformation.

In the Gospel, Christ confirms the validity of such a mindset. He took the three apostles with Him to the mountain, and there He was transfigured before their eyes. It was not just an outward transformation. It did not consist of a change of clothes or dress. He wanted to show his apostles his true inner self. This transformation made such a strong impression on them that they forgot everything, and Peter cried out from the bottom of his heart: “Rabbi, we are well here. Let us make three tabernacles: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (Mk 9:5).

The apostles were captivated by the transfigured Christ, but he equally convinced them of the necessity and purpose of his entire transfiguration. On such a journey, one finds success. It is only through the transfiguration that he becomes “something” and was only “something until then.”

But how is this to be done to truly and genuinely effect a transformation? First, one must trust Christ implicitly as Abraham trusted him. When we trust Him, primarily when God tests us when He throws difficulties at us, we have to prove that we trust Him, that whatever God does, He does it for our good so that even then, our trust in God will be more evident. Let us never despair when affliction touches us, but let us wait confidently. Let us wait, for tomorrow will already bring transformation.

Holy Scripture is full of examples and encouragement for significant change. It was not a matter of chance that Christ was transfigured before the apostles. It was a planned transformation. A transformation thought out and prepared for. From this encounter, the apostles were to gain strength for the days when Christ would have to suffer. Jesus wanted to strengthen them, to teach them that after every night comes the morning, a new light, and that light is an expression of the truth that darkness will never overcome man. On Mount Tabor, Christ filled the apostles with light so that when clouds and troubles came, they would not wander but would shine. The man who trusts God can hope that a true transformation can occur in him.

Another source of our transformation is genuinely listening to the words of God the Father, who speaks to us. In this Gospel, that voice is evident and compelling. At the event of the transfiguration of Christ, the heavenly Father says: “This is my beloved Son, listen to him.” (Mk 9:7).

If we listen to the voice of Jesus Christ and carry out his words in our lives, this is already the beginning of a transformation. Above all, he wants to present us with the proposition that if our life does not conform to the teachings of Christ, it will never be full of riches. It will be a miserable subsistence. But we will only be fully developed when the teachings of Christ become the focus of our daily life endeavors. Every word of Christ must lead us to reflection, leading us to transformation. To live according to the teachings of Christ means constant change – from day to day, consistently conforming ourselves to our Teacher. Then we will be able to say what the apostles said, “Rabbi, we are well here.” (Mk 9:5).

Lord, we are well with you, with your teaching, with your commandments. Fulfilling your words, Lord is nothing less than being continually transformed to complete conformity to you. Transformation brings us to full union with Jesus. There is no doubt that the apostles were not yet united with him when they went up to the Mount of Transfiguration. They were naturally earthly-minded and in their way. They did not yet fully see in Jesus the One who controlled their temporal earthly desires. They did not understand the values that Christ was preparing for them. A transformation had to take place to open their eyes, to make them come to the conviction that there was another, transcendent reality in contrast to the earthly certainty. At that moment, for a split second, they saw what would one day be all eternity for man. Therefore, it is no mistake what they said, the apostles, that they were comfortable here and would like to stay there.

Is there anyone on earth who could say that he misses nothing? I do not think a man on earth would find complete happiness here. Even if one had everything on earth, there would come a time when one would lack something and start longing for something better. Only God can satisfy a man completely! If we truly seek God in life, we can say that this is man’s greatest happiness.
May we be comforted that what the apostles saw for a moment on Mount Tabor is what awaits us for all eternity. But first, we must prove ourselves here on earth to deserve this state of blessedness by the daily change in our lives as we let Christ shine upon our path as a light, an example, a pattern.

There is a strange change at every Mass when the bread becomes the Body and the wine the Blood of Christ. Let us strive to live this transformation today. Let us remember that it happens for our encouragement, strengthening, and change in life.

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