Most parents will proudly say that their sons - daughters - highly loved - very happy with the people they have grown to be. The constant sharing of photographs - stories - about this accomplishment or another - flowing freely from their mouths in an endless stream of praise. As parents - that is what we do - boast about our offspring - their accomplishments become ours - rightly so - as we are the first teachers of our children. When asked many years ago - a group of high school youth asked to say who their favorite hero was - a few mentioned Michael Jordan - others mentioned other favorite actors - athletes. Surprisingly - the majority mentioned - their parents.
It is no surprise that God would be so proud of Jesus - His Beloved Son - the Savior of the World. In today's Gospel we heard about the transfiguration of Jesus before Peter - James - John - up on the mountain top. I have been at that very location numerous times now - each visit - one of wonder and awe. Although we could not experience what Peter - James - John experienced - we could put ourselves in their place - physically - even for a few minutes. In those minutes feeling in a similar way what God felt about Jesus - the way we feel about Jesus - as Lord - of all. In Lent - we seek these same feelings - through prayer - meditation - sharing with others. Through all of Lent we seek to become - His beloved children.
Deacon Dale
It is no surprise that God would be so proud of Jesus - His Beloved Son - the Savior of the World. In today's Gospel we heard about the transfiguration of Jesus before Peter - James - John - up on the mountain top. I have been at that very location numerous times now - each visit - one of wonder and awe. Although we could not experience what Peter - James - John experienced - we could put ourselves in their place - physically - even for a few minutes. In those minutes feeling in a similar way what God felt about Jesus - the way we feel about Jesus - as Lord - of all. In Lent - we seek these same feelings - through prayer - meditation - sharing with others. Through all of Lent we seek to become - His beloved children.
Deacon Dale
