Meditation Minute

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

" This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him."

Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9

1 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is well that we are here; if you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah." 5 He was still speaking, when lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces, and were filled with awe. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and have no fear." 8 And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. 9 And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Tell no one the vision, until the Son of man is raised from the dead."

Have you seen the glory of God? Have you climbed the mountain to hear the word of Christ? Jesus often separated himself from others so that he could pray and talk to his Father in Heaven. Peter, James and John made the venture with him on this very special day. They witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus. They saw the true glory of God shine through Christ on top of the mountain. We too must be willing to climb mountains to hear the Word of God. We must be willing to separate ourselves from the rest of the world so that we can see the light of the Holy Spirit and hear his message. On this day, the apostles said that Jesus was “transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light.” Then a bright cloud appeared before and again they were awestruck as God told them, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” When you pray to God do you listen for the Word of God? We must not only speak to God, but more importantly, we must listen to God. He speaks to us in so many ways. Through the Gospel, through the Eucharist and through the actions of his disciples. Listen and you will hear the Glory of God. It will shine through like the radiant white light that transfigured Christ. Seek the Word of God and you will be transformed.

Yours in Christ

Most heavenly Holy Spirit

I am listening.

Fill me with your glory.

May the light of Christ shine through to my life.

Yours in Christ

Michael Marcon