Luke 9:28-43 (Guide A)

There they are on top of a mountain praying with Jesus. Mount Tabor in lower Galilee? Mount Hermon in the far north of Israel near Syria? Some other mount? No one knows.

Suddenly, Jesus is transfigured before them. His face and his clothes shine with a dazzling brightness. Peter, James, and John get a glimpse of his glory.

Time shatters. Past, present, and future come together in holy communion. They glimpse Jesus speaking with Moses and Elijah, two of the faithful who came before to prepare the way.

Moses, who faced his fear in facing Pharoah. Moses, who faced God on Mount Sinai and faced the people with the commandments of God. Moses’ face shines from so much time with God.

Elijah, who faced the prophets of the false god Baal on Mount Carmel and won. Elijah who…