Conversation is a two-way street: one talks while the other listens, and vice versa. The Transfigurations gives us a brief and fleeting glimpse of Jesus in all his glory. God gave us an intellect by which we could of our own power reason that God exists, that He loves us, and that He wants us to imitate that love. Lord, may I see Your glory and the glory that You have bestowed upon my own soul. Lord Jesus, send Your Spirit to help us to read the Scriptures with the same mind that You read them to the disciples on the way to Emmaus. The Transfiguration of the Lord. We can transfigure ourselves in Christ. It was our Lord himself who "eagerly desired to eat" the Passover with his apostles on that Holy Thursday before he suffered. As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, “Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” —Matthew 17: 1-9. In today’s account of the Transfiguration, we have a miniature of the entire Gospel, and a miniature of the manner in which God has always made His Divine Revelation known. More Gospel Reflections. 1st Reading: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Prayer opens our hearts to God so God can freely talk and listen to us. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. Hence, his Transfiguration has to happen. These three Apostles had no idea what was coming. As we share in the Eucharist—the offering of Christ’s self-sacrifice on the Cross—God our loving Father nourishes us with the life of His Son. Daniel 7:9-10,13-14 + 2 Peter 1:16-19 + Matthew 17:1-9 Divine Mercy Reflections. God the Son was transfigured before the eyes of these three apostles not simply so that they could say, “How good it is for us to be here.” The Transfiguration occurred so that the apostles would hear God the Father’s voice, who says, “This is my beloved Son. Reflection on the Feast of the Transfiguration By Father Gregory Scratch The feast of the Transfiguration (Mt. Saint of the Day – Saint Patrick. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply: “Lord, it is good that we are here. “Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” August 6 th is the date of the Transfiguration of the Lord on Mount Tabor. We likewise pray for those who have not heard the Word of God heartily that they may open their hearts and lives to the life- giving and graceful blessings of God. But as a loving parent, God knows we are often weak and need His help. In other words, God wants us to come to Him of our own accord, because the more freely we come to Him, the more we grow in His love. In his transfiguration, Jesus was confirmed by his Father and had affirmed his role in the salvation story. May we become sensitive like Peter to the needs of others especially those who are the least, the lost, and the last. Theme: Three apostles were privileged to witness the inner life of Christ, revealed to them in splendour on the holy mountain. This is the Transfiguration. After our prayer, our conversation with God, we are ready to discern his will for us. But a voice from a bright cloud was heard saying: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”. As John’s gospel reminds us, Lord, you have the message of eternal life. But He did so to strengthen us in this earthly life of ours, because we face so many setbacks, failures, and disappointments. Mt 17:1-9; Mk 9:2-10; Lk 9:28-36) and also through an allusion contained in the Second Letter of St. Peter (1:16-18), proposed by the liturgical form as a reading of the book of the prophet Daniel (7-9-10.13-14). Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. Further Reading – Transfiguration of the Lord The voice of God can be found in every person’s stories of struggles, of hopes, of dreams and pursuits. And in every moment of confusion, doubt, and crisis is also a moment of Karros, a graceful opportunity for us to seek God. Reflection 7 – Transfiguration of the Lord. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”, While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud came a voice that said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”, When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. © 2015-2020The header for RSL was designed by Kellee Kruse. Our Lord, “in a loving concession allowed Peter, James and John to enjoy for a very short time the contemplation of the happiness that lasts forever, so as to enable them to bear adversity with greater fortitude” (St. Bede, Commentary on St. Mark, 8, 30:1,3). It is a taste of what is to come. Thomas Hoisington, S.T.L. God did not have to choose twelve men to be his apostles, in order to share the Sacraments of His love. Doing good and doing acts of charity are what the will of God tell us today. We are called and invited to follow the Lord at all costs but we can only do that when we empty ourselves of our pride and ego so we can be filled by his grace. The transfiguration of Jesus: the cross on the horizon The passion that leads to glory. Listening means spending moments of reflection before taking concrete steps and actions. Listen to Him.” And coming down the mountain, Jesus says what? Jesus, I trust in You. May I see You and Your glory especially in difficult times. Readings & Reflections: Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, August 6,2015 Christ’s Tabor radiance is a kind of mirror in which we glimpse the glory that God wills to give his friends. We can also have our own transfiguration experience today. Opening prayer. In every event that is unfolding before us, God is present. The transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ was a very significant event that would leave us with a lot of didactic lessons. Jesus does not change in any way. Transfiguration is when we mirror God in our daily living by our faith and good works. 17:1-9, Mk 9:2-12 Lk. (see Lk 22:15). But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” And when the disciples raised their eyes, they saw no one else but Jesus alone. The transfiguration event is an affirmation of God’s glory in Jesus. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 9:28-36) has always been a proclamation that assures humanity that Jesus Christ is truly the Lord shining with the glory of God: “light of light, true God of true God”, as we say in the creed. He points their attention ahead to the Cross, to His death. It is offered to us encourage and challenge us in our daily lives. The Transfiguration echoes that baptism: it is a preparation for the death of the Lord, a preparation to see Him die in our human condition, a preparation for his complete accepting of the will of His father.
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