Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The assigned readings are Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Peter 1:16-19; and Matthew 17:1-9. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 97 (Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9).

The Gospel reading is as follows:

Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother, John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them,conversing with him.

Then Peter said to Jesus in reply,“Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

While he was still speaking, behold,a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said,“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased;listen to him.”

When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. But Jesus came and touched them, saying,“Rise, and do not be afraid.” And when the disciples raised their eyes,they saw no one else but Jesus alone.

As they were coming down from the mountain,Jesus charged them,“Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”


Reflections on this feast and on these readings:

American Catholic: Saint of the Day: Transfiguration of the Lord

Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio: The Role of Mountaintop Experiences: A Reflection on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus Christ

The Crossroads Initiative: It is Good for Us to be Here (from a sermon on the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus Christ by St. Anastasius of Sinai, Bishop)


Women for Faith & Family: The Transfiguration of the Lord