Reclaiming Our Children: A Blog About Healing After Abortion

In today’s gospel we read of the Transfiguration.

Can you imagine the awe of Pete, James and John when they
saw Jesus transfigured before them? And then, to have him speaking to Moses and
Elijah and hearing God’s voice! No wonder they wanted to freeze the time and
put up tents! I could always relate to their desire to want to cling to that
moment where they experienced part of heaven.

It is difficult to hold on when we feel we are walking in
darkness and do not feel the presence of God.  Especially in the beginning of our healing. We
do not believe He can be there for us. In contrast,  it is hard not to want to cling to moments
that makes us feel special, or loved more than others, like Peter James and John
with the Transfiguration.  

It is against our human nature to want to suffer, yet, as
we know, much suffering was in store for Peter, James and John before they were
to gaze on the radiance of Jesus forever. Yet, that moment of glory was given
to them by God and gave them the courage and strength to move forward when
times got tough.

There may be moments in your healing where you feel
“transfigured”. Where you are embraced by God and immersed in His grace.
Chances are, you will want to “put up a tent”, but like Peter, James and John
you will be off of the mountain again and there will be more healing and
growing to do.

In those moments, remember that God is with you even if you
do not feel His presence, and take solace in remembering and gaining courage
and strength to continue the good fight through the grace of God .

Today make an act of faith and trust in God’s presence in
your healing both on and off the mountain!