Today’s Reflection
Gospel:  Mt 17: 1-9
August 6, 2023 | Sunday

Today’s Gospel

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James, and his brother John, and led them up a high mountain, where they were alone. Jesus’ appearance was changed before them: his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as snow. Then suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus. Peter spoke up and said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” Peter was still speaking, when a bright cloud covered them with its shadow; and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, my Chosen One. Listen to him.” On hearing the voice, the disciples fell to the ground, full of fear. But Jesus came, touched them, and said, “Stand up, do not be afraid!” When they raised their eyes, they no longer saw anyone except Jesus. And as they came down the mountain, Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone what they had seen, until the Son of Man be raised from the dead.

Today’s Reflection:

The mystery of the Transfiguration of Jesus is a Christ event that serves the purpose of reminding us to cling to our Christian hope. In the context of the impending passion of Jesus, this becomes a respite of affirmation of the choice to follow Jesus and that the way of the suffering Messiah will not spiral down to failure but ultimately will consolidate in the highpoint of the glory of the resurrection. The overwhelming light, the presence of Moses and Elijah, and the assuring voice of God about His Son are indicators that Jesus’ way of the cross is the way to the glory of the resurrection. The apostles who may have had doubts in their hearts, when confronted by this mystery were assured that whatever they will encounter along the way down the mountain of glory will end in the final glory of Jesus in His Kingdom. /Vulnerasti, 2023