Preview of Glory

Whenever you go to a movie, there seems to be a ton of previews to watch before you get to the main feature. Of course, those previews give us a glimpse of the movies that are coming out. I am sure the people that produce these previews hope to get your attention so you will come back and watch the entire production. Even on television, commercials give you a preview of what is coming on later or news programs will tease a story that is coming up, hoping we don't change the channel. With all of that said, it seems like previews are a part of life. We can even apply that thought to the gospel for this weekend. Mark 9:2-10 is our preview of glory. In this passage, Jesus is transfigured before his closest apostles: Peter, James, and John. During the transfiguration, Jesus' appearance is changed and Moses and Elijah are conversing with our Lord. The sight of all this led Peter to say, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." This is a scene that the disciples did not want to see come to an end but ultimately it did. What happened on Mount Tabor is for the disciples and us. It is our preview of what is to come with the resurrection and the promise of eternal life. Our lives will be changed! However, the mission entrusted to us, by Jesus, continues and that is what we are doing now. Peter wanted to stay in the moment but there is work to be done. We know what is coming, we just need to prepare ourselves and others for that day. During this Lenten Time, we are to be transformed so don't miss the opportunity to grow in faith and holiness because the best is yet to come! Have a blessed weekend!!!