Or why Peter wanted to build three booths on the spot. The faith that forms disciples begins as a lived reality. Then, encounter needs to be followed by incubation. Affirmed in their reality, the ones touched by the Absolute can be integrated into the faith community. They are changed.
Discipleship takes place.
I hope that during this Epiphany season we have gained some idea that life is a series of epiphanies, of the showing forth of God. However varied these experiences are, some characteristics stand out. They are brief,usually lasting only a few minutes. They bring a lot of oneness with the universe, along with a new sense of insight. Lastly, each encounter contains the invitation to move on to greater spiritual growth, a deeper sense of commitment.