"It is fortunate that we are here ..." Peter seems obsessed , fascinated by the spectacle before to him. It is as overwhelmed by the desire of eternal things. Filled with joy this vision, he wants to live with Jesus, to immortalize the event: "let us make three tents," he says, "one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah. But God had another plan ...
Let me put the story in context. Transfiguration is between the first and the second announcement of passion. Add to that the presence of Pierre, Jacques and Jean will again be solicited at the time of Jesus' agony in Gethsemane. You see the link? Before testing the cross, disciples receive a special revelation: the beatific vision before the race of the Cross.
would also note that the transfiguration of Jesus is central to the Gospel of Mark. It is in fact not the top, but the summary of all revelation. Moses and Elijah are here. The first recalls the Act and the second represents the prophets. Those are the two pillars the most official of the Old Testament who are called to the transfiguration of Jesus.
Then there is the cloud , the mysterious presence of God. And conclude the event, the Father's voice is heard: "This is my beloved Son: hear him. . For witnessed the event, it should no longer be any mystery.
But it will take Jesus' death and resurrection that the disciples understand the meaning of what they witnessed. But let us not worry. When Peter, once confirmed in faith, will want to ensure the soundness of his teaching, that he will refer the transfiguration.
For the transfiguration of the Lord, the Father reveals the beauty of God. That is what we are called : The transfiguration is the summit of our Christian vocation. Never doubt the promises of eternal joy, how in our everyday lives can we be a small window that lets the beauty of God?
Let me put the story in context. Transfiguration is between the first and the second announcement of passion. Add to that the presence of Pierre, Jacques and Jean will again be solicited at the time of Jesus' agony in Gethsemane. You see the link? Before testing the cross, disciples receive a special revelation: the beatific vision before the race of the Cross.
would also note that the transfiguration of Jesus is central to the Gospel of Mark. It is in fact not the top, but the summary of all revelation. Moses and Elijah are here. The first recalls the Act and the second represents the prophets. Those are the two pillars the most official of the Old Testament who are called to the transfiguration of Jesus.
Then there is the cloud , the mysterious presence of God. And conclude the event, the Father's voice is heard: "This is my beloved Son: hear him. . For witnessed the event, it should no longer be any mystery.
But it will take Jesus' death and resurrection that the disciples understand the meaning of what they witnessed. But let us not worry. When Peter, once confirmed in faith, will want to ensure the soundness of his teaching, that he will refer the transfiguration.
For the transfiguration of the Lord, the Father reveals the beauty of God. That is what we are called : The transfiguration is the summit of our Christian vocation. Never doubt the promises of eternal joy, how in our everyday lives can we be a small window that lets the beauty of God?
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