Gospel for March 5 2023 – Matthew 17: 1-9
Gospel Reflections for March 5 2023
A happy ending story…
I wonder how the Ukraine war will turn out. I hope it ends soon so people around the world can finally relax. That would be a happy ending.
I wonder how the elections next year will turn out. The long political season has many months to go, but I hope it ends with peaceful acceptance of the final vote. That would be a happy ending.
I just never like waiting to find out! Suspense is not for me. Whenever I pick up a mystery novel, I quickly read the last few pages to see the ending. This Gospel was written for people like me.
Today, Jesus lets you see the end of the story …your own story.
He takes three disciples to a mountaintop and is transfigured before their eyes. No one today knows exactly what that looked like, but we know the disciples were very happy to see it!
Shortly after His crucifixion Jesus rose from the dead. This was more than just physical resuscitation, but rather a transformation into a glorified body that could both appear and disappear and yet still join His disciples for meals. On that mountaintop, Jesus showed them what a glorified body looks like.
His teaching is clear. When you live your life in the same manner as Jesus you will have the same glorified life in heaven. You can look forward to a happy ending!
The first part of the story that is your life …is not finished yet. You write a new page each day, and it is the story about what you say and do. There are still pages to finish. The good news is that you can start over each day with lessons learned from the day before.
After His Transfiguration, Jesus led His disciples down the mountain and back into the world of responsibilities, commitments, and other daily challenges. How you face these events determines if your story ends in your own glorious transfiguration. That will be wonderful to see!
Lent is precisely that time to reflect on how your story is going, and if you are writing it well or not. Now is the time to seek the help you need from Our Lord.
Our Lenten Speaker series and the other great resources on our website at stbrunochurch.org are the right place for wisdom and insights to help you with the story of your life …and ensure a happy ending.
God Bless!
Fr. Dave
A glorified body! What a perfect future!
Thanks Fr. Dave
Yes, this is how much God loves us and wants us to be with Him!
Beautiful words Father Dave!!! Isn’t it amazing how one precious man and 12 apostles changed the world!!! Jesus loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed and shared His loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee with everyone, died for us for forgiveness of sin and gave us His body, blood and His love in Holy Communion!!! Our life story is to be like Jesus and make the world beautiful in LOVE!!!! Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it!!!
Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, franca and Dick
Thank you!
A great explanation of the purpose and meaning of the Transfiguration. I can picture them after climbing the mountain to be totally amazed at the voice and proceedings of this monumental event. Each time I hear and read it I am amazed.
All of the readings and Gospels especially during Lent are wonderful to comprehend and Ponder. We are fortunate to have them to read and follow.
Thanks Father for your weekly reminders of what benefits we attain in following our precious Catholic Faith.
Yes, I think the Church pays especial attention to choosing the readings for Lent. After all, they lead up to the Resurrection, the foundation of our faith.
Dear Father Dave,
It’s beatifically stunning to picture Jesus in His transformation!
God bless !
Kathleen
YEs, wish I was there!