Awesome
Have you experienced those moments that make you stop in wonder, when you see something in a new light? Clouds disappear and the sun comes out and you say, 'wow! And you sense the touch of something more than the view itself. Some might describe that as a glimpse of glory. One of our children, at about 5 years old, was awe-inspired and delighted to see the head louse I’d removed from his scalp, magnified many times under the microscope! He thought it was truly wonderful. I had a rather different feeling about it, but his joy was inspirational as I continued the family de-lousing campaign. Because of today's gospel reading, I'm still thinking about the Transfiguration . I wonder what Peter, James and John expected as Jesus led them up a high mountain? Rest after the arduous climb? A picnic? More discussion and teaching? They were almost certainly not expecting the awesome experience that overwhelmed them. For me, glimpses of glory come when I'm least expecting anyth...