The Transfiguration of the Lord

Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, which commemorates one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring events in Scripture. Jesus is on Mt. Tabor with Peter, James, and John. Suddenly his appearance changes entirely and he is radiant with divine glory....

August is a Month of Glory

“For God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to bring to light the knowledge of the glory of God on the face of Christ. We hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from...

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

If we are trying to accomplish some goal, especially something difficult, it is natural for us to seek out a guide, someone who has already achieved what we are trying to accomplish. If we want to excel at a sport, we find someone who has done well in that sport and...

The Transfiguration of the Lord

This week we have been pondering our great need for God. In the world today, neediness is generally seen in a negative light. We tend to think of the needy as those who lack basic material things, such as food, shelter or medicine. Or perhaps we think of people who...