The Transfiguration of the Lord is a unique and glorious event in Jesus’ life. It is indeed a scenery of prediction of what will happen to Jesus after his crucifixion. From the day when Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God (Mt. 16:16), the Lord himself began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things…and be killed, and on the third day be raised. In the context of this mysterious episode of Jesus’ Transfiguration that takes place on a high mountain, it also recalls the Theophany of Moses on Mount Sinai in the Old Testament, wherein Moses encounters God and his face shone like a sun. Like Moses, Jesus’ transfiguration takes place on a high mountain identified with Mt. Tabor or Hermon, before three witnesses chosen by himself: Peter, James, and John. Jesus’ face and clothes become dazzling with light, and Moses and Elijah appear, speaking of his departure, which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem. Thus, a cloud covers him, and a voice from heaven says, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him. Hence, for a moment, Jesus discloses his divine glory, confirming Peter’s confession. He also reveals that he will have to go by the way of the cross at Jerusalem in order to enter into glory. The appearance of the two greatest figures in the Old Testament, Moses and Elijah, who also have seen God’s glory on the mountain, represents the Law and the Prophets who had announced the Messiah’s sufferings. So, Christ’s passion is indeed the will of the Father: the Son acts as God’s servant, while the cloud indicates the presence of the Holy Spirit. Indeed, the whole Trinity appeared: the Father in the voice, the Son in the man; the Spirit in the shining cloud. Thus, the Transfiguration of Jesus is the sacrament of the second generation, our own Resurrection. From now on, we share in the Lord’s Resurrection through the Spirit who acts in the sacrament of the Body of Christ. Hence, the Transfiguration gives us a foretaste of Christ’s glorious coming, when our lowly body will be like his glorious body. But let us also remember that it is through many persecutions and crosses that we must enter the kingdom of God.

~ Rev. Fr. Kristoffer Joey Ma. Omandam, OSM

Life is full of surprises and mysteries. Its events are often unpredictable. Lately, I have been challenged on how to think, reflect, and act, especially in facing obstacles in life. I sometimes wonder how I can overcome these struggles when doubt begins to dominate my faith. During difficult moments, a question often rises in my heart: Why does my heart sometimes choose doubt instead of faith?

When I read about the Transfiguration on the high mountain, where “His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as light,” I am deeply moved. This image reminds me that even in my most troublesome moments when faith seems to fade and doubts cloud my heart there is still light. Yet, when I am overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, I fail to see that light. Everything feels covered in darkness.

But I realize that darkness cannot remain where light is allowed to enter. When I let Christ’s light pass through the shadows of my life, the darkness slowly disappears, and Christ remains. His presence becomes clearer, brighter, and stronger than my fears.

I do not want to stay in the dark. “Lord, cover me with Your light. Remove my doubts, strengthen my faith, and be the true meaning of my life.”

Truly, I have lived in fear and been afraid, afraid of failure, afraid of rejection, afraid of not being enough. Sometimes I fear that my faith is too small or too weak. Yet the Transfiguration reminds me that even when I cannot fully understand God’s plan, His glory is real. His light is constant. He does not change, even when my emotions do.

Like the disciples on the mountain, I may not always understand what is happening, but I am called to listen to Him and trust Him. In my moments of fear, I pray for the courage to remain in His light. May I choose faith over doubt, even when the path is unclear. And may His light continue to transform my darkness into hope.

~ Sir Vincent

PRAYER TO START THE WEEK

Lord God, when I hear Your voice, I sometimes feel afraid because I know You are calling me to change and grow. Help me to humble myself before You and trust that Your plans are good. When fear rises in my heart, remind me that You are near and tell me not to be afraid. Amen.

Originally published in the Neo Jeremiah Voice of the Young Prophet Newsletter (March 01, 2026 issue).