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Today is August 6, Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

We read at today’s Mass, “Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up a mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem” (Lk 9:28-29).

Today, on the Feast of the Transfiguration, we are invited to climb the mountain with Christ and behold his glory. In a flash of radiant light, Jesus is revealed — not just as teacher and healer, but as the glorious Son of God, clothed in divine majesty. And the Gospel tells us something stunning: Moses and Elijah appear with him, speaking of his “exodus” — his passion, death and resurrection — soon to unfold in Jerusalem.

Why does Jesus reveal his glory in this way?

Strengthened by a vision of hope​



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