Climbing the Mountain | 2nd Sunday of Lent (Transfiguration) | Year C

Do you ever wonder if it's worth the effort to climb the mountain toward God? We've all heard the story of Jesus' Transfiguration—but do we really grasp what it means for our lives today?In this week's homily, Fr Sam unpacks the mystery of the Transfiguration, drawing wisdom from one of his favourite saints and theologians, Saint Thomas Aquinas. Jesus revealed His glory on the mountain not just as a spectacular moment, but as a signpost pointing us toward our ultimate destination: heaven. Life's journey is filled with crosses—struggles, doubts, disappointments—but Jesus shows us the glory ahead to give us hope.Fr Sam shares a personal experience from his seminary days, a "mountaintop encounter" with Jesus in Scripture that strengthened his faith and carried him through challenges. Lent invites each of us to climb that mountain, to meet Jesus as He truly is. It won't always be easy—but Fr Sam offers a practical, simple way to start: 5-10 minutes of daily Bible reading, stacked onto an existing habit you never skip.Ready to begin your climb? Encounter Jesus this Lent—He's already waiting for you at the top.Connect with Fr Sam: ⁠https://linktr.ee/frsamfrench