A Glimpse of Heaven

When the time came, Jesus revealed the plan of the Father to His apostles, which included all His sufferings and His death in Calvary for the redemption of men. It was very difficult for them to accept that they would soon be left without their master.

Jesus invited His three closest apostles to come with Him to pray, however they were tired and sleepy, so they missed out on His prayers.

There was a moment then when His humanity was overwhelmed by His divinity. Moses and Elijah came to see me and to talk with Him. In the middle of this consolation the apostles woke up to see me transfigured in the light of His divinity, then they saw His heavenly visitors and at that moment they heard the voice of The Father saying “This is my beloved, listen to him”. The participation in these divine moments caused them great amazement. For a start they had a glance at my divinity, something that would strengthen their faith for the future sufferings they had to endure. They were very fortunate to also hear the voice of The Father who confirms my mission as his Word, who urges men to take advantage of the heavenly gift that has been sent from heaven, the Son of God.

The transfiguration is also the great hope of man. When we come face to face with Him after the resurrection, this is what we will become like, Sons and Daughters of God, whose humanity will be divinized by the grace of Salvation.

Author: Joseph of Jesus and Mary

Adapted from: http://www.theworkofgod.org/devotns/euchrist/HolyMass/gospels.asp?key=57