Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
Jesus took Peter,
James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And
he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes
became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing
with him. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Lord, it is good that we are
here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses,
and one for Elijah." While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud
cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This
is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the
disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. But Jesus
came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and do not be afraid." And when
the disciples raised their eyes, they saw no one else but Jesus alone.
As they were coming
down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, "Do not tell the vision to
anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."
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Reflection:
Has there been a
time in your life wherein you feel giving up already because of the hardship
that you’ve been going through? What did you do? Did you ask Jesus to help you
face you trials? Did you ask Jesus to help you carry your burdens? Did you ask
Jesus to strengthen your sagging morale?
One of the many
reasons why Jesus brought Peter, James and John to the mountain of
Transfiguration is to strengthen them. Jesus knew beforehand that Peter, James
and John would be facing gargantuan challenges in their mission for Him. That’s
why Jesus saw it fit to bring them first to the mountain of transfiguration to
assure them that heaven exist and it’s for them to own someday if they would be
faithful to their mission.
Isn’t this our life
with Jesus? Life full of challenges and often times trials as well. However,
let us not be daunted by these difficulties let us face it with faith for Jesus
is with us. He will never abandon us, He will be with us every step of the way.
The event of
transfiguration shows us that heavenly glory awaits us all if only we would be
faithful to our Baptismal mission. Buy the sad reality is many are not doing it
and many are not even aware that they have a mission to fulfill to propagate
the faith.
We who know about
this must never lose heart in doing our mission for Jesus and for the church. Jesus is assuring us that heaven is ours to
take someday if only we would continue to be faithful to our baptismal mission.
Are you doing your
mission for the Transfigured Jesus? – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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