Our scripture this week comes from Mark 9:2-10. This passage is commonly known as the Transfiguration. Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain where He is transfigured before them. His clothes become dazzling white, and Elijah and Moses appear and talk with Him. Then a cloud envelops them, and a voice from the cloud says, “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”

Relating this to the theme of transformation, the Transfiguration represents a profound transformation not only in Jesus’ appearance but also in the disciples’ understanding of Him. It marks a turning point in their relationship with Jesus, deepening their faith and preparing them for the transformative events to come, including Jesus’ death and resurrection. The Transfiguration foreshadows the ultimate transformation that Christians experience through their relationship with Christ. Just as Jesus was transfigured before His disciples, we are called to undergo a spiritual transformation, being renewed in mind, heart, and spirit through their union with Christ.