Duccio Transfiguration“They spoke of his exodus, which he was to accomplish in Jerusalem” (Lk 9:31)Though I had anticipated, because of the reviews, the scene in “Of Gods and Men” of the last supper with the fine wine and enchanting music, nothing had prepared me for the transfigured faces that made the scene so extraordinary. If you haven’t and you can, do see this remarkable, iconic film.

Robert P. Imbelli, a priest of the Archdiocese of New York, has contributed to Commonweal for fifty years. A selection of his essays and reviews, some of which first appeared in Commonweal, has been published as Christ Brings All Newness (Word on Fire Academic).

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