Transfiguration Sunday
Sunday, February 22, 2026
First Reading
Exodus 24:12-18
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Psalm
Psalm 2
Modern Examples of Leading Toward Peace - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Leading Toward Peace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblica...
Modern Examples of Immigration and Welcome - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Immigration and Welcome presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical character...
The Online Church & Community Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Online Church & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simila...
The Online Church & Community Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Online Church & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters wh...
The Online Church & Community Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Online Church & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters wh...
The Faithfulness Challenge - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Faithfulness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar...
Second Reading
2 Peter 1:16-21
Theosis: Becoming Partakers of the Divine Nature - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The Eastern Orthodox tradition proclaims the most audacious truth in Christianity: we are called to become partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). This is...
Theosis: Becoming Partakers of the Divine Nature - Story
A story related to this content The Eastern Orthodox tradition proclaims the most audacious truth in Christianity: we are called to become partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). This is theosi...
Grace and Theosis - Orthodox (Ephesians 2:8-9)
The Orthodox affirm: we cannot save ourselves—we need divine grace. But salvation isn't just legal declaration; it's transformation—theosis, becoming like God. Grace enables our participation in divin...
Theosis and the Spirit's Fruit - Orthodox (Galatians 5:22-23)
Orthodox theology sees the fruit of the Spirit as evidence of theosis—becoming partakers of divine nature. God IS love, joy, peace. As we grow into union with Him, His attributes become ours—not by ou...
Gospel
Matthew 17:1-9
The Power of Faith - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. It moves mountains and transforms lives through the power of God's ...
The Power of Faith - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. It moves mountains and transforms lives through the power of God's grace.