Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! In this week's gospel, Jesus takes three of his disciples up a mountain with him. Who knows what he told them would happen there, but there is little doubt that they thought they were getting special time with their master. This time away with him is special. …
Transfiguration
A Word: Listening
The Transfiguration is not merely an event: it is a turning point in the work of teaching Jesus has been doing. and keep listeningEpiphany Last A | Matthew 17:1-9 Six days later. Nothing says “middle of a story” like starting with a reference to this happening six …
A Word: A New World
The Transfiguration comes as a strange interlude. But its brevity reveals its true purpose is to reorient the disciples to their new journey. The transfiguration as a reimagined opportunityEpiphany Last A | Matthew 17:1-9 Before they went up the mountain, they were followers of …