The Transfiguration New Testament Readings
2 Peter 1:13 to 21 and Luke 9:28 to 36:
“This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” (2nd Peter 1:17) and, “This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!” (Luke 9:35)
These are almost identical messages. Both identify Jesus as Son with emphasis on “My Beloved” from Peter, and “My Chosen One,” from Luke, ( who I am sure got his information from Peter).
Today we remember the Transfiguration; when Jesus was revealed before Peter, James and John. It is said that he spoke with Moses and Elijah who were men long past, but yet alive. Of the two, Moses is said to have died, died before he got to see the Promised Land. However, He is in the most Promised Land, Heaven.
This Transfiguration of our Jesus, to me, is like the Burning Bush experience of Moses. When we have it, it changes us forever. Many saints have had these moments in their lives. When we have them, we too are on Holy Ground; we too, are on the Mountain Top. Thank You Jesus.
Please keep up your thoughts and prayers and hopes for Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Palestine, and our schools. And, as we listen to what the Spirit of God is saying to us, let us live to love and serve, and to teach others to love and serve, while pondering anew what the Almighty can do. John
Let us pray:
Most Holy Jesus, God Incarnate, call us close to see you as revealed in the Transfiguration and let us too hear the voice of God declaring who you are and that we must listen to you so that we too may dwell with Abraham, Moses and Elijah and Yourself, forever and ever, Amen.
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