Even his clothes shone, becoming as white as no bleach of this world could make them.
Elijah and Moses appeared to them; the two were talking with Jesus. Then Peter spoke and
said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one
for Moses, and one for Elijah.” For he did not know what to say: they were overcome with awe.
But a cloud formed, covering them in a shadow, and from the cloud came a voice, “This is my
Son, the Beloved: listen to him!” And suddenly, as they looked around, they no longer saw
anyone except Jesus with them. As they came down the mountain, he ordered them to tell
no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
So they kept this to themselves, although they discussed with one another what ‘to rise
from the dead’ could mean.

READ: Jesus took with him Peter, James and John and led them up to a high mountain.
Jesus transfigured before them. Moses and Elijah appeared talking with Jesus. Peter
offered to make three tents. The disciples were overcome with awe. The cloud covered
them while a voice was heard: “This is my Son, the Beloved: listen to him!” As they were
coming down, Jesus gave them instruction to tell no one about it until he had risen from
the dead. The disciples did not understand as yet the meaning of Jesus’ words
“to rise from the dead.”

REFLECT: The disciples witnessed Jesus’ transfiguration. His glory, albeit momentarily, has
been revealed to them. Jesus knew that his disciples would need an inspiration. They were
already heading toward Jerusalem. Jerusalem was the place of Jesus’ passion and death.
Lest the disciples lose track of the fact that Jerusalem would also be the place of Jesus’
resurrection, Jesus allowed them to witness his transfiguration. There is something bigger
than Jesus’ impending sufferings and death. When we experience problems in life, let us not
forget that Jesus’ glory awaits us. Jesus’ transfiguration reminds us that sufferings and
death do not have the last say. Life does.

PRAY: Let us pray that through the inspiration of Jesus’ transfiguration we may be able to
overcome everyday trials.

ACT: Let us think of something that keeps our hope alive. Let us strive to cultivate whatever
is the source of our hope by relating it to Christ’s resurrection.

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