Today's readings give us the great story of the Sacrifice of Abraham and the mystery of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Both point to the sacrifice (or, in the case of Abraham, the intention to sacrifice) an only son. Whereas God stopped Abraham from offering up his son, God did not halt the sacrifice of His Son Jesus Christ, and that brought about the salvation of the world. How are we to respond? What can we sacrifice to the Lord in order to demonstrate our faith? May we live in such a way that God will say to us (as He said to Abraham): "Now I know that you are devoted to me, ... you will be blessed forever."
