Glimpse of Glory!

How many remember when the statues in church were covered during Lent or maybe just during Holy Week? I have had people tell me about their experience of seeing the statues covered and I even witnessed that in some of the parishes I have been in. It is said that the statues of Our Lord, the Blessed Mother, and Saints give us a glimpse of glory. They are already experiencing what we all hope for one day. One of the hallmarks or pillars of Lent is "Fasting." That is what we are doing when we cover the statues in our church. We are fasting from that glimpse of glory. Our fasting also gives us that longing for the full glory of God to be revealed when His Kingdom comes. Fasting helps us to grow in faith, holiness, and prayer. It is a good practice for our spiritual lives. Here we are, the Second Sunday of Lent, still weeks away from celebrating the Solemnity of Easter and Jesus gives us a glimpse of glory with the Transfiguration, Matthew 17:1-9. We know that the disciples wanted to stay in that moment as they witnessed Moses and Elijah speaking to Jesus. Peter said that three tents should be built there. Once the Transfiguration ended, reality returned. There is still a mission to do, proclaiming the Good News. The glimpse of glory gives us hope, it spurs us on in our faith, but we know that while we are here on earth, Jesus has entrusted a mission to us. During this Lenten Season, let us resolve to continue the mission of the Church and through our fasting may we be renewed in faith, holiness, and prayer. As we know, fasting is only for a time, but the glory that is to come is eternal. Have a blessed weekend!!!