Democracy Man

Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother, John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid.

But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and do not be afraid." And when the disciples raised their eyes, they saw no one else but Jesus alone.

As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, "Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead." (Matthew 17:1-9)

This reading is about a transformation – a transfiguration with Moses and Elijah being the witnesses along with Peter, James and John. 

Our country also needs to be transfigured as evidenced by this comic strip.  We need a democracy man.  For us Catholics, Jesus doesn't seem to be enough.  We act like we don't know him when we ignore his commandments such as loving our neighbors as ourselves.

Deacon David Pierce