Second Sunday of Lent

Jesus took Peter, John, and James
and went up the mountain to pray.
While he was praying his face changed in appearance
and his clothing became dazzling white.
And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah,
who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus
that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem.
Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep,
but becoming fully awake,
they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.
As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus,
"Master, it is good that we are here;
let us make three tents,
one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
But he did not know what he was saying.
While he was still speaking,
a cloud came and cast a shadow over them,
and they became frightened when they entered the cloud.
Then from the cloud came a voice that said,
"This is my chosen Son; listen to him."
After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone.
They fell silent and did not at that time
tell anyone what they had seen.
Luke 9:28b-36

Prayer

Dear Father you came to your Son and He became transfigured where His countenance changed and His clothes became pure white. Such radiance of pure love was shown upon Him that day. Help us to transfigure our lives to live fully in your love. That what you desire is what we desire too. We pray to be cleansed and purified as we journey with your Son Jesus in our life. Amen

Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent

Advent Prayer

Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, ever faithful to your promises and ever close to your Church: the earth rejoices in hope of the Savior's coming and looks forward with longing to his return at the end of time. Prepare our hearts and remove the sadness that hinders us from feeling the joy and hope which his presence will bestow, for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.


They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagles' wings
Isaiah 40:31

Reflection:
Have any ever felt as if they want to soar to the heaven's upon receiving our Lord? This is what it feels like when our souls want to take flight as if on eagles' wings.

Many times I have felt this way after receiving our Lord, and what a feeling it is too. It's pure joy! It's the feeling we can fly like the wind, it's beautiful to know and hard to understand and explain.

When we are happy beyond ourselves we have a feeling we could fly, and I'm not even sure if any have ever been that happy to feel this. There was one time I recall clearly after communion I wanted to soar to heaven, in a sense to be with our Father. In those moments it was the most beautiful experience a person could ever have.

Anyway in this reflection we can let our souls take flight because he does strengthen us, he is our hope and most of all our joy. God Bless