Transfiguration Sunday

2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

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Many of us started this morning by greeting someone or being greeted by someone with the words, “Happy Valentine’s Day!” Maybe someone even wished you a happy Chinese new year. But here inside the church we are celebrating something else, too. There are no greeting cards for it, and no expectations for flowers, chocolates, or gifts. I know of no one who goes out for a romantic dinner in celebration of it. We observe it every year, but most of us would be hard-pressed to say why. But let me be the first to wish you a good one: Happy Transfiguration Sunday!

Perhaps you remember the transfiguration story. (more…)