THE FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD.
THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD.
"Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up a mountain to pray.
While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white.
And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem.
Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.
As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
But he did not know what he was saying.
While he was still speaking, a cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud.
Then from the cloud came a voice that said,
“This is my chosen Son; listen to him.”
After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They fell silent and did not at that time tell anyone what they had seen." (Luke 9: 28 - 36).
Wednesday August 6th 2025 in the 18th Week in Ordinary Time is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
What is the Transfiguration?
"In the presence of Peter, James and John, witnesses chosen by Him, Jesus' face and clothing became dazzling with light. Moses and Elijah were present conversing with Jesus. The voice of the Father was heard testifying "This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him."
Why is the Transfiguration such an important event?
#1 There were three eye witnesses to the testimony of the Father to Jesus as the beloved Son of God.
#2 The Transfiguration confirms the testimony of Moses and Elijah. [the Law and the Prophet].
#3. The Event shows clearly the divinity of Jesus as God.
#4 The Transfiguration reveals the future of mankind. We shall be like Jesus at the Resurrection.
#5 We note the command of the Father in the Transfiguration to listen to Jesus as the Father's anointed Messenger.
These three witnesses of the Transfiguration: Peter, James and John were to become witnesses to the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ. They bore witness to these eye witness events with their lives. Our faith as Christians is built on solid foundation and not on "cleverly deviced myths." (2 Peter 1: 16 - 19)
The Transfiguration of Jesus gives us a foretaste of Christ's second coming when the Elect will be transformed and become like Jesus as He appeared in the Transfiguration. The Transfiguration prepares us for the great mystery of our own Resurrection.
Because of the Transfiguration, we see Christ as our hope. We also understand that the victory over death and sin will come via the Cross.
The Cross is the Means of Salvation, Redemption, Glorification and Eternal life. This is the gracious and mysterious will of the Father. This is the Full Truth of the Gospel.
We honor the Immaculate Heart of Mary in August.
Mary says: "In the end. My Immaculate Heart will triumph."
Honor the Immaculate Heart of Mary this August. For devotions, prayers, litany and pray requests, click the link below:
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