Gospel: At the #Transfiguracion the disciples display three common (and very human) reactions to a profound spiritual experience (Mk 9). First, gratitude. ("It is good that we are here.") Obviously, any encounter with God is the occasion for great gratitude. For it is all gift... 
Second, fear. ("They were so terrified.") Even in the midst of an encounter with God, it's natural feel some measure of fear. After all, it's the Creator of the Universe who is communicating with us. There may even be a subtle fear of change. (What will this encounter mean?)...
Third, the disciples display some confusion. ("He hardly knew what to say.") Our encounters with God, however they come, can be confusing at times, and even harder to explain to others. That doesn't make them any less real...
Finally, and perhaps most human of all, the disciples don't want to leave. ("Let us build three tents.") When you feel God's presence strongly (at the seashore, holding a newborn baby, feeling moved by a hymn) you want to stay in that moment forever. As do the disciples...
But the disciples are not meant to stay in the presence of that dramatic mystical experience. Jesus invites them to "come down from the mountain," and return to their life of ministry. Our prayer always leads us to action, to spread Jesus's message of love, mercy and compassion.
Image: The Transfiguration by Raphael.
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