Tag: #Transfiguration
#SV – On a Height
Sin takes us to the lowest points. Disobedience to God is sin. But the opposite, which is obedience takes us to the height, because it takes the summoning of the highest form of inner will to stay faithful to the commands of God. But by staying on that height, where our heads and hearts are lifted up to God (sursum corda) we enter into the place of blessing, a place of virtue, a place of righteousness, a place where God wants us to be in order to witness, like the three apostles, the splendour of divine glory. At that height, … Continue reading #SV – On a Height
#SV – Reliable Witnessing
#SV – Take the Walk!
The transfiguration was beautiful yet it was meant as an end, a promise, a vision. Its interruption of the present was to remind these disciples of what awaits their fidelity to the Son of God. The tough walk was necessary both before and after the transfiguration but would become irrelevant when the vision on the mount is realized. The walk is not a promise of pain and suffering but a recognition that the world is not yet what it is created to be, a transformed place of divine presence. And to transform ourselves is to transform the world. To do … Continue reading #SV – Take the Walk!
#SV – A ‘Blessing’ Name
God is in love with Abram. There is no doubt about that. But Abram is equally in love with God. His radical obedience can only happen in situation of total submission, dedication and love. But beyond Abram is the nature of our relationship with God. True encounter with God transforms us, changes our name and fills our hearts with love for God and for others. Hence, people are blessed in our encounter with them, and God fights our battles. How has my encounter with God transformed my life and changed my name? How have I have responded to the invitation … Continue reading #SV – A ‘Blessing’ Name
Alongside One Another 