From the responsorial psalm: “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The LORD is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid? The Lord is my light and my salvation.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 9:28b-36, today’s readings)
As they were about to part from him, Peter 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.” But he did not know what he was saying. While he was still speaking, a cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.”
Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a mountain to pray, where they are witnesses to the Lord’s Transfiguration. During that time, Moses and Elijah appear, speaking with Jesus and revealing through their presence that he is the fulfillment of the law and the prophets. Peter wants to remain in that place, making three tents for them. But the mission of Jesus and the disciples lay ahead of them. Even as Peter speaks, a cloud overshadows them, and they hear the Father’s voice declare, “This is my chosen Son; listen to Him.” Just as God makes a covenant with Abraham, revealing his divine plan through a mysterious vision, God’s glory is revealed in the Transfiguration. Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promise, strengthening the disciples for the suffering to come. Like Peter, we want to hold onto moments of spiritual consolation, but discipleship calls us to bring Christ’s light into the world.
God, you call me to move forward in faith even in those moments when I sit quietly with you after receiving the Eucharist or before you in the Blessed Sacrament. Give me the courage to follow you, even when the path leads through trials and uncertainty. Strengthen me with your gifts of grace so that I can bring your light to the world and trust in the glory yet to come. Help me to listen to you and embrace the mission you have given me. Jesus, I trust in you.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.