From Living Faith in 2024:
In the midst of suffering, it can be challenging to not be simply overwhelmed by the moment. The pain, loss, confusion and disorientation can make us forget what had anchored us in hope and love, perhaps even the day before.
And from the 2020 Book of Grace-Filled Days by Amy Welborn
Before Jesus takes Peter, James and John up on the mountain, he had been conversing with them and the other apostles. It was the moment when he asked them Who do people say that I am? And Who do you say that I am? Peter had, of course, responded in faith and truth: You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God.
The conversation doesn’t end there, for Jesus continues, telling them about the way of this Messiah, his way – a way of suffering. Peter can’t believe it, Jesus rebukes him, and lets his friends and disciples know that anyone who wishes to follow him will be taking up a cross.
And then they climb the mountain.
Here's the related passage from the Loyola Kids Book of Bible Stories.
Click on the images for a larger version. Included are the first page of each narrative, and the last section, so you can get a sense of the structure: a retelling of the Scripture, and then, at the end, a tie-in of sorts to Catholic spirituality and/or practice, then a question to think about and a short prayer.
