Is our Lenten attitude resilient in facing a family crisis?The themes of all three readings today: the covenant with Abram, St. Paul's admonition to the Philippians, and the Transfiguration of Jesus, all point to a transformation of attitude - from destructive breakups to a hopeful vision of true sublime connection as brothers and sisters.

God promises Abram that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars. As glittering stars, we are fruits of Abraham's faith. God's plan for our salvation is seen in our reconciling with one another. Like Abram, we must trust God's faithfulness even when crisis blurs us to see our immediate future. God is faithful to His promises, and His benevolence as a Father is everlasting.

St. Paul admonishes the Philippians to live as citizens of heaven. What does this mean? It means living our genuine relatedness as brothers and sisters. As true citizens of heaven, our actions and decisions reflect our unwavering faith in the Lord and imitating His saints.

The Transfiguration event reveals Christ's glory to Peter, James, and John. God the Father tells them to listen to His glorified beloved Son. The glory unveils the sublime connection of Jesus with Moses and Elijah. In them, there is no contention but a fulfilling connection. As Christ's disciples, does our attitude resemble His fulfilling words or the world's frustrating promise?

As we journey through Lent, remember God's faithfulness to connect us to one another - with St Paul, we stand firm in the Lord as the beloved.