Study, Pray, Serve: The Transfiguration of the Lord

Let’s examine some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

1st Reading – Daniel 7:9-10,13-14

• The Ancient One is seated upon a throne, ablaze in awesome majesty and dazzling glory.
• The Son of man approaches the Ancient One and receives dominion, glory, and kingship over all peoples.

Psalm – 97:1-2,5-6,9

• “The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth.”
• Heaven and all creation acknowledge God’s might and glory.

2nd Reading – 2nd Peter 1:16-19

• Jesus Christ has received all honor and glory from God the Father.
• Peter and the other disciples witnessed this on the mountain and made it known to others.

Gospel – Matthew 17:1-9

• Jesus brings Peter, James, and John up a high mountain, where he is transfigured in glory with Moses and Elijah.
• A voice from heaven announces, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
• The disciples fall to the ground afraid until Jesus bids them to rise. They are instructed not to tell anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.

Mass Readings – Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

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