Visions which invite transformation

The texts in the Roman Catholic Lectionary for today are an invitation to consider the transcendent nature of the Divine. The Gospel of Luke tells of the experience of Peter, John and James as they accompanied Jesus in a trip up the mountain to pray. The attempt to put in words the ecstasy and sense of transformation of the indwelling Spirit in communion with the Divine presence is the subject of the Gospel account and the reflection in the letter of Peter. The author of the Book of Daniel and the psalmist express the glory of God in vivid imagery. The indescribable is difficult to put in words. The work of the poet, musician and visual artist is required to complement the narrative descriptions. The transfiguration of Jesus points to the possibility that all humanity may experience the intimate and infinite Presence in a similar mode. We are advised to seek openness to such an event in our lives.