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Good morning, Kristin,
In his homily this past Sunday, our pastor shared a childhood memory of helping his grandfather hot mop the roof of a garage. Knowing he was wary of heights, his grandfather encouraged him, saying, "I think you’ll like what you see when you get up there." When he reached the top, he was awestruck—Mt. Rainier stretched before him, hidden from view at ground level.
His grandfather wasn’t trying to distract him from his fear but to shift his focus to the beauty that awaited beyond it. He likened this to the Transfiguration—Christ did not lead his disciples up the mountain to distract them from the suffering ahead but to reveal the glory that awaited beyond the Passion.
In our Catholic schools, we have the opportunity to offer these transfiguration moments to our students. As they face challenges, fears, and doubts, we guide them—not with distractions, but with the promise of what lies ahead: growth, wisdom, and a deeper understanding of God’s presence in their lives. Through these moments, we help reveal the greater glory of God at work in them and in the world.
With gratitude,
NICHOLAS FORD | Superintendent
Office for Catholic Schools | Archdiocese of Seattle
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