Second Sunday of Lent – 01st March 2026
Dear brothers and sisters,
Last Sunday we saw Jesus in the desert, hungry and tempted. Today, on the Second Sunday of Lent, we see him on a mountain, full of light. It is as if the Church gently tells us: the journey is not only struggle and sacrifice; there is also light, there is also comfort. God never leaves us without hope.
Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. He does not take everyone – only a few. He brings them closer. And there, while he is praying, his face shines and his clothes become bright as light. For a moment, the disciples see who he truly is. Not only the tired teacher walking dusty roads. Not only the man who will suffer. But the beloved Son of the Father.
The Transfiguration is not a show. It is a gift. It is a moment of light before the darkness of the cross. Jesus knows that his disciples will struggle when they see him suffer. So, he gives them this moment of glory, so that when the night comes, they can remember: we have seen his glory.
In our lives, there are also moments like this. Short but strong moments when we feel God’s presence more clearly. Maybe during deep prayer. Maybe at the birth of a child. Maybe when forgiveness is given after years of tension. Maybe in the silence of an empty church. These are moments when the heart says, “God is here.”
Peter, overwhelmed by beauty, says, “Lord, it is good that we are here. Let us build three tents.” This is also our reaction. When we experience something beautiful, we want to stay there. We do not want to go back to normal life. But Jesus does not let them stay on the mountain. The light is not given to escape the world. It is given to strengthen us for the journey.
Life is not lived on the mountain. It is lived in the valley – where there is sickness, conflict, misunderstanding, tiredness. But if we have climbed the mountain with the Lord, if we have tasted his light, then we can go back down differently. With more trust.