With Opened Bible
Second Sunday of Lent
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
This second Sunday of Lent invites us to contemplate the Transfiguration of Jesus, revealing his divine glory and foreshadowing his resurrection, inspiring us to reflect on our spiritual transformation and growth.
Stopping on Mount Tabor, he revealed his glory and his mission to the apostles who accompanied him (three of them, as required by the Law of Moses in Deuteronomy 17:6; 19:15). He is the one to whom the new Israel
(the Church) must listen.
To give us proof of his preeminence over the entire Old Testament, the Gospel presents two essential figures from the past: Moses, representing the Law, and Elijah, repre-senting the prophets. Their presence on the mountain highlights the grace offered through Jesus, encouraging us to seek spiritual transformation. From now on, the believ-er no longer needs Moses (the Law) or Elijah (the proph-ets) to embrace the truth, but Jesus, the Author of the Law and the Head of all the prophets. Indeed, it is said in John 1:17: "For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." The voice of the Father resounded on the mountain, testifying that Jesus is the one we must listen to. By listening to him, we profess that he is our Shepherd: "My sheep hear my voice" (John 10:27). Thus, we can receive the grace of spiritual transfig-uration, which can lead us into the Kingdom of Heaven.
