My Dear Community:

On this Second Sunday of Lent, the Word of God leads us to the mountain of the Transfiguration, where Jesus reveals his glory before Peter, James, and John. In the midst of the journey toward the cross, the Lord offers his disciples a glimpse of the light of the Resurrection, strengthening their faith and teaching them that suffering is not the end, but the path toward the new life God promises.

The voice of the Father resounds clearly: “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” This invitation is also meant for us, who are called to create inner silence and open our hearts to listen to Christ. In a world filled with noise, opinions, and constant haste, Lent invites us to pause, to climb the mountain of prayer, and to allow ourselves to be transformed by attentive listening to the Gospel.

The experience of the Transfiguration is not a privilege reserved for a few, but a promise offered to every believer. God desires to transfigure our daily lives, our struggles, fears, and weaknesses, illuminating them with his grace. Yet to experience this transformation, we must come down from the mountain and continue walking with Jesus, even when the journey becomes demanding and calls us to conversion.

May this Lenten season help us renew our hope, trust in the presence of God who walks with us, and reflect, through our actions, the light of Christ in the world. Encouraged by this Word, let us continue our journey toward Easter with firm faith, open hearts, and a sincere willingness to be transformed by the Lord’s love.

Rev. Julio Fernandez