If you could meet with two people, from any period in time, whom would you choose?

I've been reading The Book of Joy in which two of the most interesting religious personalities of our day shared their thoughts on joy and happiness, on life with its good and bad. The conversations between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama in this book are so powerful I find myself envious of Douglas Abrams, who sat with and interviewed them.

I suspect Peter, James, and John felt similarly when they saw Jesus transfigured and in conversation with Moses and Elijah. It’s no wonder he suggests the building of tabernacles.

We are fortunate to have moments like this – a book of profound wisdom from two influential minds - and a mountaintop transfiguration of our Lord, and we should count ourselves fortunate that we are called to carry their message with us into the everyday activities of our lives.