In Scripture, mountains are often a place of encounter with God. On the mountain people discover more about God and themselves. Today, for an instant, the glory of Jesus is revealed to Peter, James and John. In a flash it is clear that Jesus is not only a human being - he is the Son of God. The law and the prophets are fulfilled in a profoundly new way in Jesus.

Yet, in a short time the glory of the Transfiguration disappears. What happens after they come down from the mountain? Will the disciples still believe that Jesus is God? Will they follow the Father's exhortation to listen to him? Jesus desires that they rememeber what God has shown them.

Have you ever been struck by Christ's presence in your life? Have you ever felt God very close to you or discovered that God is truly affecting your life?

Such a moment of encounter with God can happen anywhere. Such a moment is a gift. We can return to it in the quiet of prayer, remember it, savour it...and so be blessed again. When we remember like this, when we take time to listen to Jesus, when we simply enjoy his presence...we allow Jesus to transform us.