Gospel – Matthew 17:1-9
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.”
Reflection on the Gospel
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
Peter thought it was good for them to be there with Jesus until he heard the voice of God.
Then the disciples were afraid.
To be in the holy presence of God is our delight.
Does the voice of God frighten me?
I think it would be a good idea if I learned to hear the voice of God and get used to it.
“Rise, and do not be afraid.”
Saint John Baptist de La Salle – Pray for us.
Live, Jesus, in our hearts – Forever.