Meditation Minute

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

 

Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.” 

 

Gospel Reading: Luke 9:28B-36

 

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. Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. 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.” After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They fell silent and did not at that time tell anyone what they had seen.

 

In today’s gospel message we hear the story of the transfiguration.  Jesus takes his three closest Apostles, Peter, James and John, to witness the glory of the transfiguration and to see the true glory of God.  The three Apostles fall asleep while the transfiguration begins.  When they are awakened, they witness the Glory of God shining through Jesus. At this very moment, they are overcome with the power of God.  His garments are bright white and his face is glowing like the sun.  Can you imagine what it must have been like on top of the mountain with Jesus that day?  At the transfiguration, Jesus meets with Moses and Elijah.  Moses, who represents the law of the church and Elijah, who represents the wisdom salvation, are there in front of them in their shining glory.  These two great men of God talked about the pending fate of Jesus.  This was revealed to the three disciples.  We too can be exposed to the glory of God and become witnesses of the transfiguration.  The Glory of God is revealed to us every day.  When we open our eyes to his glory, the transfiguration is revealed to us.  We can see God for who he really is.  The Holy Spirit reveals much, we just need to be receptive; we need to be awake.  We need to be awakened in him like Peter, James and John.  We can see the radiant light of his face shining upon us in the fullness of his glory.  We can behold the purity of his garments.  All we need to do is awaken from our sleep and see the Lord before us. 

 

A Simple Prayer

 

Lord God, I am a sleep,

Awaken in me your spirit,

keep me alert to your miracles,

to your words, and your actions,

Let me see your glory.

 

Yours in Christ

Michael Marcon