Monseñor Silvio Báez: “No night in life is forever”
In his homily for the Second Sunday of Lent, delivered in Miami on March 1, 2026, Monsignor Silvio Báez reflected on the Transfiguration of Jesus as a sign of hope amidst suffering and called not to be overcome by darkness, injustice, or fear.
TL;DR
- The homily, delivered on March 1, 2026, in Miami, focused on the Transfiguration of Jesus as a sign of hope.
- Jesus' Transfiguration occurred after revealing his impending suffering and death, a message that disconcerted his disciples.
- The luminous face of Jesus serves as a reminder for dark times, connecting the glory of the Transfiguration with the suffering of the Crucified.
- The experience on the mountain was meant to strengthen the disciples and show them that pain, injustice, and death are not the final word.
- Taking distance from routine and fear allows for a clearer, more profound vision of life, similar to viewing a panorama from a mountaintop.
- Faith provides new lenses to see reality, revealing opportunities for growth in crises and God's work even when unseen.
- In social life, moments of despair due to injustice and failure require 'climbing the mountain' to gain perspective and hope.
- Prayer is essential for transfiguration, allowing the Lord's light to illuminate existence and strengthen believers.
- After experiencing God's light, believers must return to daily life, illuminated and resilient, spreading light where darkness prevails.