it took a while but i don't mind
how do i look now The holy Gospel according St. Luke the 9th chapter! (v. 28-45) Every year, just before Lent, we have the Transfiguration . The account of Jesus clothed in all his glory . Often this is presented as the vision that sustains the disciples. Sustains them through the journey to the cross ALL the way to the exaltation of the resurrection. The “life-application” being that it’s no different for us . The mountaintop experiences of faith can sustain us through the tough times, too. It’s easy to see why this sort of sermon has so much traction . It has the ring of truth to it. Doesn’t it? This is how it goes in real life. If you want to accomplish anything, you’ve got to set your sights on the finish line through every obstacle that might get in the way. This narrative isn’t just repeated back to us in sermons , either. It’s the stuff of self-help, Hollywood, sports, and the like. Of course, the really good ones subvert this trope. Self-help that eschews obje...