The WORD today (see http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/080618.cfm) reminds
me of God’s great power and glory.
As we
celebrate the Feast the Transfiguration, I am reminded of God's great power and
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 another week. Thank you for reminding me
of how great the God I am serving. Lord, sorry for not sharing you to others.
Sorry for not proclaiming you to others. Sorry for the times I forget how
amazing you are. Hello 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. 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 Week!
In Christ,
-g-
August 6, 2018
Feast of the Transfiguration of
the Lord
Lectionary: 614
Lectionary: 614
Reading 1 DN 7:9-10, 13-14
As I
watched:
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.
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.
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 MK 9:2-10
Jesus
took Peter, James, and his brother John,
and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves.
And he was transfigured before them,
and his clothes became dazzling white,
such as no fuller on earth could bleach them.
Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses,
and they were conversing with Jesus.
Then Peter said to Jesus in reply,
"Rabbi, it is good that we are here!
Let us make three tents:
one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified.
Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them;
from the cloud came a voice,
"This is my beloved Son. Listen to him."
Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone
but Jesus alone with them.
As they were coming down from the mountain,
he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone,
except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
So they kept the matter to themselves,
questioning what rising from the dead meant.
and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves.
And he was transfigured before them,
and his clothes became dazzling white,
such as no fuller on earth could bleach them.
Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses,
and they were conversing with Jesus.
Then Peter said to Jesus in reply,
"Rabbi, it is good that we are here!
Let us make three tents:
one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified.
Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them;
from the cloud came a voice,
"This is my beloved Son. Listen to him."
Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone
but Jesus alone with them.
As they were coming down from the mountain,
he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone,
except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
So they kept the matter to themselves,
questioning what rising from the dead meant.
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