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 from Psalm 97 (Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9).

For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:

YouTube: Spirit & Psalm - Transfiguration of the Lord, 2023 - Year A - Psalm 97 - Catherine

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 related to these readings:

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Salesian Sunday Reflections: Transfiguration of the Lord

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6, 2023)

Community in Mission: On the Feast of the Transfiguration: A Meditation on Seeing (5 AUG 23)

Benedictine College: This Sunday, the Transfiguration Scares Us; C.S. Lewis Helps (3 AUG 23)

Word on Fire: The True King Has Come (Cycle A * Transfiguration * Ordinary Time)