Our Transformation

When I think of today, and the Transfiguration, I think of our desire for holiness, for transformation.

Christ in his purity, a beacon of light, awes us. We are drawn to Him and, like Peter, want to STAY in his transforming presence and put up tents, living a NEW way...leaving what's "beneath" us behind and STAYing on that mountain with Christ in His glory.

Peter had reached a summit. At this highpoint, he had been bathed in the light of Christ and seen heavenly, unearthly things in the shining Son. Doubt was transformed as to who this Jesus is and hope was transformed as to where following Him will lead. We all want to stay in a place where doubt is removed and hope is enlightened and that is found in Our Lord's nearness.

I think of another transformation as well, one that shines in my memory. One that is also a gift from God.

5 years ago, on this day, I was 11 days late. Past my due date in delivering my 4th child, I was at a hospital test to check on fluids and was told that I wouldn't be leaving. It was time to induce.

I remember smiling. It was the feast of the Transfiguration and, as God would have it, it was a transforming moment for our family. It had been "my three sons" up until that time, but God had more to show us, to illuminate.

We were about to have a daughter! Our family would be transformed. PINK was coming into the house!

My delivery complication transformed my facility in having more children...still, in God's hands. Thank you Lord for bringing me and my daughter through it, safely. Thank you for the Sacrament of the annointing of the sick, for guiding the hands of the surgeon, for prayers answered and the intercession of your saints. (St. Gerard, St. Gianna, St. Anne)

Rough and tumble boys melted in her presence and we were all alight with the joy and awe of her.

We still are.

So grateful for her shining light in our lives...we can't help but want to be near her. I pray that we all, as a family, are transformed in Christ and STAY near to Him....on this day and always.... and may we reflect His light.

Amen.