On Wednesday, August 6, the entire Louisian community came together in solemn prayer to celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration—an occasion made even more meaningful as the school chapel bears the same name: Transfiguration of Our Lord.
The Feast of the Transfiguration recalls the moment when Jesus revealed His divine glory to three of His disciples—Peter, James, and John—on a mountaintop. There, in the presence of Moses and Elijah, Jesus’ face shone brightly and His clothes became dazzling white, offering a glimpse of His divine nature and the glory that awaited beyond His Passion.
The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Rev. Fr. Ivan Panistante, CICM, a newly ordained priest from Iloilo City, who will serve as the School Chaplain for three months during the absence of Rev. Fr. Rumpearl Tenkings Isaac, CICM, Vice President for Mission and Identity, who is currently on vacation in Haiti.
In his homily, Fr. Ivan offered a heartfelt reflection on the significance of the feast, drawing a poignant connection between the Transfiguration and the recent devastation brought by Typhoon Emong. “The damage we see around us is heartbreaking,” he shared, “but there is also hope—hope that we will rise again, rebuild, and become even stronger.”
Fr. Ivan reminded the faithful that just as the disciples were given a vision of glory to strengthen them for the trials ahead, we too are offered glimpses of light in our darkest moments. “We experience joy,” he said, “so that in times of sorrow, we know what to long for and where to look. Hope is the light that Jesus carries—and the challenge for us Catholics is to carry that same light and pass it on to others.”
The celebration served not only as a spiritual renewal but also as a source of encouragement for the entire community as it begins the journey of rebuilding after the storm. The Feast of the Transfiguration ultimately reminds us that beyond our present struggles lies a promise of transformation, healing, and divine glory.
