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Gospel Reflection for March 17, 2019, 2nd Sunday of Lent

Sunday Readings: Genesis 15.5-12,17-18; Philippians 317-4.1; Luke 9.28-36 “Suddenly two men were talking with Jesus–Moses and Elijah. Appearing in glory, they spoke of his exodus, which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.” – Luke 9.30-31 Jesus’ prayer on the mount of transfiguration is a turning point in his ministry. A few verses later he “sets his faceContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for March 17, 2019, 2nd Sunday of Lent”

Gospel Reflection for August 6, 2017 Feast of the Transfiguration

Scripture Readings: Daniel 7.9-10, 13-14; 2 Peter 1.16-19; Mathew 17.1-9 “Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John and led them u on a high mountain by themselves. He was transfigured before their very eyes. His face became as dazzling as the sun, his clothes bright as light.  Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them,Continue reading “Gospel Reflection for August 6, 2017 Feast of the Transfiguration”

Gospel Reflection for March 12, 2017, 2nd Sunday of Lent

Scripture Readings: Genesis 2.1-4; 2 Timothy 1.8-10; Matthew 17.1-9  “This is my beloved Son, on whom my favor rests. Listen to him.” – Matthew 17.5 Matthew’s account of the Jesus’ transfiguration is the preeminent story of transformation, a crossroads event. Just a few verses earlier Jesus tells his followers for the first time that heContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for March 12, 2017, 2nd Sunday of Lent”

Lent Is A Time To Shine

The light of God showing through Jesus bedazzles his disciples in Sunday’s gospel of the Transfiguration, giving us a glimpse of Easter early in Lent. The Transfiguration calls us to our Lenten transformation into Christ, to shine with love of every neighbor. Spring also calls us to the new life of Easter. Sunlight blesses usContinue reading “Lent Is A Time To Shine”

Gospel Reflection for March 1, 2015, 2nd Sunday of Lent

Sunday Readings: Genesis 22.1-2, 9, 10-13, 15-18; Romans 8.31-34; Mark 9.2-10 “Suddenly looking around, Peter, James, and John no longer saw anyone with them — only Jesus.” (Mark 9.8) The Orthodox Church sees in the transfiguration what the whole of Christian life is about — transformation into Christ. Prayer leads to transforming communion with God.Continue reading “Gospel Reflection for March 1, 2015, 2nd Sunday of Lent”

Gospel Reflection for March 16, 2014, 2nd Sunday of Lent

Jesus was transfigured in front of his disciples. Out of the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son, on whom my favor rests.  Listen to him.” Matthew 17.5  His transfiguration takes place just after Jesus tells his disciples for the first time he will suffer, die, and rise on the third day.  ThisContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for March 16, 2014, 2nd Sunday of Lent”