Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Fr. Bozada: Learn To Be Wise

My Dear People,

The scandal of the Holy Cross was not a reality the Apostles were ready to accept easily. Amidst Peter’s promise not to abandon the Lord, he later did so in fear. The Transfiguration was a preparation of the Apostles Peter, James and John to be able to withstand the horrors of the Crucifixion. Only John remained by Jesus during his execution. The rest fled. After Moses and Elijah disappeared from Mount Tabor, Jesus calms the Apostles and says, “Rise, do not be afraid.” Jesus then tells them to keep the matter quiet until He had been raised from the dead.

The Transfiguration

The Transfiguration of Our Lord

How are the Crucifixion and Resurrection related? One was necessary for the other to take place. Jesus had to die on the Cross, in order to be raised up on the 3rd day. During Lent, Jesus can teach us to die to ourselves, so that He might raise us up to Himself. Be attentive to the Lord’s presence during these 40 days. Stay close to Him and learn to be wise.

Entrusting you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark Bozada

 

May we seek the living God this Lent, confessing our many sins, and choosing to live a more merciful life.

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