Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah” —not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen. Luke 9:28-36
Transfigured
None can see the beauty within
hidden from our temporal eyes
behind the sodden and ugly veil
a treasure of beauty awaits us.
The trappings of hate and violence
the tenor of our wicked times
seduce us into darkest thinking
there is nothing more that is possible.
Yet one worm infested cacoon
becomes a magnificent monrch
one ugly duckling a regal swan
one shattered life a thing of beauty.
The truths we hold as evident
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
are draped in blood and anger today
yet within is the love awaiting.
We are called beloved sweet children
named and baptized into this journey
roads dangerous and fraught ahead
we hold a mountaintop vision in our hearts.
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