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This is Cardinal Francis George, and I invite you to join me for the next few minutes to

reflect with Father Robert Barron on the Word of God, which is the Word on Fire.

Father Barron will challenge us to open our hearts to the Word on Fire, which is God's

Word of Love for each of us.

If our hearts are open, the Lord can change and transform us, who we might speak with

God's Love about the One who is Love.

The Archdiocese of Chicago through the generosity of Sacred Heart Parish and Winetka now presents

the Word on Fire.

Peace be with you.

Friends, we have a great privilege this week, because the feast of the Transfiguration

falls on a Sunday.

And so at Sunday Mass, we can hear three readings that all focus around this great mystery.

Over the years, I preached a lot on the Transfiguration because that Gospel reading

comes up regularly, and it's very rich.

We can look at all kinds of different angles and perspectives.

But you know, today I want to concentrate on the second reading, because it in a rather

oblique way talks about the Transfiguration, but it really packs a punch.

There's a point being made here that's of central significance for understanding the

nature of Christianity.

The second reading is taken from the second letter of St. Peter, a letter we don't read

that often from during the Mass.

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