At the transfiguration the divinity of Christ and the holiness of His humanity shine out over the apostles. The cloud that overshadows Him reminds us of the cloud in the Old Testament, which is a symbol of God’s presence. The transfuguration reveals the identity of Christ as second person of the Blessed Trinity, and as the incarnate Word of God, fully human and fully divine. The apostles see Him in a new light, the light of His divine glory. Throughout the history of the Christian faith, some people have found it difficult to accept the divinity of Chirst. Others have found it difficult to accept His full humanity. We are privileged to be able to confess both. Like the apostles, we can ascend the mountain of the Lord, and our minds and hearts will be enlightened by a deeper faith, a firmer hope and a more lively love. In eternity, we will not only see the radiance of Christ’s glory; by a share in it, we will see the essence of God.