Our Lord’s transfiguration is a spectacular event bringing together many holy pieces. An otherworldly radiance emanates from Jesus, His body glowing with a light brighter than the sun. Shrouded in His divinity, Jesus converses with two renowned seers of old, Moses and Elijah, discussing His impending departure. Reverence and awe fill the air as the […]
Matthew 17:1-9: Hidden Within the Transfiguration is the Greater Glory of the Cross
February 19, 2023 by
Matthew 16:21-28: Your Cross and His Cross
August 30, 2020 by
At last, somebody understands Jesus! Earlier, He tossed this query toward His disciples, “Who do people suppose the Son of Man is?” Above the others, Peter rose, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Happy with the reply, Jesus responds, “You are Peter [petros]. On this rock, [petra, your confession] I will […]
Exodus 33:17-23: Transfiguration: The Cross Before the Glory
February 26, 2017 by
What is glory? Whatever glory is, rock stars exude its essence, inspiring many a teenager to pick up a guitar or play the drums. So also top athletes, with an aura of mystery with its drawing power—as long as they are winning. Earned by their sacrifices, others also hold such an allure. Do we not […]
Luke 9:28-36: A Preview of the New Creation
February 7, 2016 by
Our Lord’s Transfiguration is a like a preview at the cinema, before the featured presentation. You glimpse a smidgen, enough to tug at you later to go to the movie. That’s what the Transfiguration is—a sneak peek, a glimpse of Jesus’ glory as the Son of God, a coming attraction for the kingdom He brings […]
Matthew 17:1-9: Jesus’ Glory
February 22, 2015 by
A chapter before today’s Gospel reading, we hear Peter tell Jesus that He is “the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). And “from that time, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer much… be killed, and be raised on the third day” (Matthew 16:21). And […]
Mark 9:2-9: Jesus’ Transfiguration
February 19, 2012 by
The time for Jesus’ earthly miracles was fading fast. And soon, His popularity would begin to wane, as well. For now, we find ourselves at the midpoint of Mark’s Gospel, where Jesus turns His face toward the task of dying and rising. Jesus begins to teach His disciples that He will have to suffer. He […]
Transfiguration: Matthew 17:1-9
March 6, 2011 by
Behold your Lord, Jesus Christ–the greatest rerun you’ll ever see. That’s right: Jesus is the rerun you want to watch, the one you don’t ever want to miss. For that is exactly what Jesus does: He re-runs the entire Old Testament. Jesus is called out of Egypt, He is tempted in the desert, He is […]
