This Second Sunday of Lent is like a breather in our Lenten pilgrimage, which is characterized by penance and greater awareness of our sinfulness. Weak and wounded in many ways, we fix our gaze on the transfigured Christ, to derive from him the inspiration we need to undertake or continue our quest for the values of the Kingdom and the splendor of a holy life. A keyword to reflect on today is GENEROSITY.
Let us remember that Jesus was transfigured while he was praying. His relational stance before the Father speaks of mutuality and deep love. And it was in his dialogue with the Father that the glory of his true self was revealed. God’s faithful response to His Son shone at his transfiguration. May our own response of fidelity in and through prayer, fasting and almsgiving, along with our participation in this Eucharistic celebration bring about the same effect in us, both as individuals and as a community.
Ang Ikalawang Linggong ito ng Kuwaresma ay bahagyang naiiba sa ating paglalakbay na karaniwang tinatampukan ng pagtitika at kalungkutan. Bagama’t nanlalambot at sugatan sa maraming paraan, tayo’y magtuon sa pagbabagong-anyo ni Kristo, upang makahango sa kanya ng inspirasyong magpatuloy sa paghahanap ng mga pagpapahalaga ng Kaharian at kaningningan ng banal na buhay.
Alalahanin nating si Hesus ay nagbagong-anyo habang siya’y nagdarasal. Nakikipag-usap siya sa Ama nang ilantad ang kaluwalhatian ng kanyang tunay na sarili. Nawa ang ating pagdiriwang ng Eukaristiya ay makapagdulot din ng katulad na bisa sa atin bilang mga indibiduwal at bilang pamayanan.