The WORD today reminds me of God's great glory.
As
we celebrate the Feast the Transfiguration, I am reminded of God's great glory,
and the readings beautifully illustrate it.
In
the first reading, we see how human words describe God’s power, glory
and dominion. Such an amazing sight to see. We could only imagine how great
and majestic it really was. This shows how great and powerful God is, and how
powerful Jesus, the Son of Man is, receiving dominion, glory and kingship from
God.
The
second reading is Peter’s testament of what happened in the
gospel. In the gospel, we see an account of Jesus’ transfiguration.
Jesus chose to reveal a glimpse of his glory to three of his closest friends,
the big three of the apostles – Peter, James and John. They saw
Jesus transfigured, and saw Moses and Elijah, representing the Law and the
Prophets respectively, with him. What an amazing sight it must have been. Then
to cap it off, they heard God’s voice – “This is my chosen Son, listen to
Him.” Probably they were thinking that Wow! this Jesus is indeed
the real thing.
We
see how great and powerful God is. We see
how anointed and glorious Jesus is. This
should lead us to remember and be thankful to
Jesus and God. God loves us so much that he sent his only Son to be separated
with him in his glory and become one like us. How special we really are!
However,
this should not end here. Knowing how great God is, knowing how
glorious Jesus is, is not enough. Just as we excitingly share
news of great leaders in our lives, we too should share God to others. In the
latter part of the gospel, the three wanted to build tents and stay in the
mountain. Of course, it was such a glorious sight, a spiritually high moment.
But Jesus said no. Jesus asked them to come down the mountain. What does it
tell us? Just as Jesus told the three to go down, we too should go back
to reality. We should go back into the world and live the
gospel. Preach the gospel. Share God to others. It is not
enough that we know and experience how great God is. We should also go back
and proclaim him to other people. That’s the challenge. That’s the
work we need to do.
Do
I believe God is really all powerful, all glorious? Do I know and appreciate
how much God loves me? When do I experience God in a special way? Am I willing
to go back to reality and work to proclaim his greatness? Where is he calling
me to preach? How?
May
we always remember how great and powerful God is, and may it lead us to share
him to others.
Father
God,
Thank
you today. thank you for giving me another day to live and to serve you. Thank
you for reminding me of how great the God I am serving. Lord, help me respond
to your call. Alam ko mahirap, minsan gusto ko nalang magdasal mag isa, or
masaya na ako sa experience ko sa iyo, or I just want to live right and not
care about others. Sorry for not wanting and willing to share you to others.
Sorry for the times I forget how amazing you are. But Lord, I know you want me to
act. I know you want me to move. I know you want me to make disciples for you.
So I ask you Lord to give me faith to step out of my comfort zone and do what
you want, so I can do my part in building your kingdom. Help me proclaim you in
my life. Amen.
Blessed Day!
In Christ,
-g-
August 6 2019
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Lectionary: 614
Lectionary: 614
Thrones
were set up
and the Ancient One took his throne.
His clothing was bright as snow,
and the hair on his head as white as wool;
his throne was flames of fire,
with wheels of burning fire.
A surging stream of fire
flowed out from where he sat;
Thousands upon thousands were ministering to him,
and myriads upon myriads attended him.
The court was convened and the books were opened.
As the visions during the night continued, I saw:
One like a Son of man coming,
on the clouds of heaven;
When he reached the Ancient One
and was presented before him,
The one like a Son of man received dominion, glory, and kingship;
all peoples, nations, and languages serve him.
His dominion is an everlasting dominion
that shall not be taken away,
his kingship shall not be destroyed.
and the Ancient One took his throne.
His clothing was bright as snow,
and the hair on his head as white as wool;
his throne was flames of fire,
with wheels of burning fire.
A surging stream of fire
flowed out from where he sat;
Thousands upon thousands were ministering to him,
and myriads upon myriads attended him.
The court was convened and the books were opened.
As the visions during the night continued, I saw:
One like a Son of man coming,
on the clouds of heaven;
When he reached the Ancient One
and was presented before him,
The one like a Son of man received dominion, glory, and kingship;
all peoples, nations, and languages serve him.
His dominion is an everlasting dominion
that shall not be taken away,
his kingship shall not be destroyed.
Responsorial
Psalm PS
97:1-2, 5-6, 9
R.(1a
and 9a) The Lord is king, the Most High
over all the earth.
The LORD is king; let the earth rejoice;
let the many islands be glad.
Clouds and darkness are round about him,
justice and judgment are the foundation of his throne.
R. The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.
The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,
before the LORD of all the earth.
The heavens proclaim his justice,
and all peoples see his glory.
R. The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.
Because you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth,
exalted far above all gods.
R. The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.
The LORD is king; let the earth rejoice;
let the many islands be glad.
Clouds and darkness are round about him,
justice and judgment are the foundation of his throne.
R. The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.
The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,
before the LORD of all the earth.
The heavens proclaim his justice,
and all peoples see his glory.
R. The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.
Because you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth,
exalted far above all gods.
R. The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.
Reading
2 2 PT 1:16-19
Beloved:
We did not follow cleverly devised myths
when we made known to you
the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,
but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.
For he received honor and glory from God the Father
when that unique declaration came to him from the majestic glory,
"This is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased."
We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven
while we were with him on the holy mountain.
Moreover, we possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable.
You will do well to be attentive to it,
as to a lamp shining in a dark place,
until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
We did not follow cleverly devised myths
when we made known to you
the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,
but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.
For he received honor and glory from God the Father
when that unique declaration came to him from the majestic glory,
"This is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased."
We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven
while we were with him on the holy mountain.
Moreover, we possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable.
You will do well to be attentive to it,
as to a lamp shining in a dark place,
until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Alleluia MT
17:5C
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased;
listen to him.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased;
listen to him.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel LK
9:28B-36
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.
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.
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