So Peter and John behold Jesus in a new way. Their teacher and prophet encountered as the Son of God. Confused Peter tries to define Jesus as one of the great prophets, like Moses and Elijah. Probably he had no better frame of reference to interpret this transcendent moment. Understandable! Yet, clearly, the Gospel writer wants us to see Jesus as dramatically different from all others.
Today we are confronted by constant change at a mind numbing pace. Messages storm our senses from many sources and it is difficult to sort truth from fiction, serious information from emotional hyperbole. We are forced to make quick decisions and calculate how to maneuver through daily life. We have a difficult time accepting such scriptural rhetoric. The scene seems to cry out for and reduced to an illusion or a puzzle.
The gospel seeks to put down a marker in the story identifying Jesus as the one, the one who is, who was, and is to come. This is information that calls us to put down the IPhones and pay attention.
This message takes us out of the everyday world and propels us to a place where the Holy reigns. Normal experience can not find words to explain the absolute depth of love and concern, the majestic gesture, portrayed here.
Today we are invited to stop, look, and listen. Today we are shown how the world is made new. It is innocence to experience made innocent again. It is reality made a blessing to all humankind. It is the creator inviting his creation to creator a cosmic ball. We are asked to dance with God on His earth. We are sent a message from beyond time. No matter your past experience from this day forward you are in the presence of a mystery that conquers history. You are asked to live in the presence of the Lord of history for all time. Welcome!
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