The second Sunday of Lent takes us with Peter, James, and John to Mount Tabor to contemplate the glory of Jesus as he gets transfigured before his disciples. I keep beautiful memories of that place as I had a grace to celebrate the Mass in the basilica of the Transfiguration in the summer of 2022. Besides the beauty of the church, any visitor can enjoy wonderful scenic views of the surrounding area of Galilee from the mountain’s top and from the path while walking down the mountain. Today in spirit we follow Jesus as he takes us with him to this special place. As he gets transfigured, Jesus reveals his divine glory and messianic identity to the three disciples preparing them for the scandal of the cross. The Greek word denoting transfiguration—metamorphosis, suggests a certain change that consists of going beyond one’s natural form. Jesus reveals his divine nature hidden beneath his human form. But what happened on this mountain was not a mere spectacle for a small group of Jesus’ chosen disciples. He was preparing them for his passion, for the experience of the cross by taking away from their hearts the scandal of the cross. Jesus, accompanied by Moses and Elijah, is showing himself as the fulfilment of all the Scriptures and prophesies and as the full revelation of God along with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Perhaps, at times we might have felt jealous a bit of the three disciples who were privileged to be present with Jesus at this moment. The truth is that what happened on this mountain once, takes place every time as we celebrate the Eucharist. Not only the gifts of bread and wine that we offer are transfigured into the Body and Blood of our Lord, but we ourselves are caught up by the glory of God as we receive these heavenly gifts. The same splendor of Christ illumines us with its divine power and glory in order to change, purify and strengthen our hearts. Jesus knew well the weakness of his disciples, and he knows ours. He knew well that without his help, they would not be able to withstand the bitterness of his passion. At the same time, by being transfigured before them, he was preparing them for the transforming power of this cross which never leaves us unchanged. As Christians we profess at Mass the transforming power of our Lord revealed to us in his sacraments. He allows us to be caught up by his love and glory shown to us in the sacraments. He does so, that we may be transformed, changed, to go beyond the limits of our human love. He prepares us to welcome the love of God revealed in the cross of his Son. For us, as it was for Peter, James, and John it is impossible, it is a scandal. That’s why we need to be there with Jesus because this is the only way to become his disciples.