We give praise and thanks to God for the graces and blessings He has given us! As we journey through this holy season of Lent, the Church invites us today to reflect on faith, trust, and the promises of God.
Our readings present us with two powerful images: the faith of Abraham and the Transfiguration of Jesus. These two moments in salvation history remind us that God us always faithful to His promises, even when we cannot see the fulfillment right away.
In the first reading, we hear Abraham, our father in faith. God calls him to look up at the stars, promising his descendants will be as numerous as the heavens. Yet, at that moment, Abraham had no child. From a human perspective, the promise seemed impossible, but Abraham believed, and it was counted to him as righteousness. His faith was not based on what he could see, but on trust in God's word.
Isn't this the challenge we also face? We long for God to fulfill His promises in our lives – perhaps in our families, our health, our struggles – but we do not always see immediate answers. Like Abraham, we must trust that God is working, even when it is not yet visible to us. He asks us to walk by faith, not by sight.
The Gospel today brings us to another mountain – Mount Tabor – where Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John. At that moment, the apostles caught a glimpse of Jesus' divine glory. It was a gift, a revelation of who He truly is, but notice – this moment happened on the way to the cross. Jesus was preparing His disciples for the suffering that was to come.
During our Lenten journey, we, too, are called to climb the mountain with Jesus. The path may not be easy. We face challenges, doubts, and difficulties, but if we remain faithful, we will witness God's glory in our lives. Sometimes, like Peter, we may not fully understand what God is doing. Sometimes, like Abraham, we may have to wait longer than we wish. But one thing is certain – God always fulfills His promise.
So, today, let us reflect:
This Lent, let us take God's hand and allow Him to lead us – even to places we do not expect. Let us trust, like Abraham, and walk in faith, knowing that God will give us even more that we ask for. May this holy season draw us closer to the Lord.
Please invite someone to Mass today
St. Philip Neri, pray for us.
May God bless you all.
Fr. Szparagowski
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