FIRST READING
Daniel 7:9—10, 13—14
Daniel 7:9—10, 13—14
SECOND READING
2 Peter 1:16—19
2 Peter 1:16—19
GOSPEL
Matthew 17:1—9
Matthew 17:1—9
THEME:
ALL POWER, GLORY, MAJESTY AND HONOUR BELONG TO HIM.
Lord,
it is better we make three tents here, one for you, one for Elijah and one for
Moses. If you are in the presence of God, you will lack nothing. Peter noticed
that he was in the presence of his master and forgot himself for he knew that
all things are in him and anyone with him has a share in them. He has
everything we need in this passing world and the everlasting world.
Why
do we go about looking for things that have nothing in them? In the first
reading, Daniel saw a vision where everything good was given to the son of man.
In the second reading St. Peter repeated what happened on the mountain of
transfiguration. Gospel tells us about the transfiguration.
We
can be transfigured in this life. Jesus’ transfiguration was a way created for
us to follow. We have to go up to the mountain of transfiguration so that we
will be transformed. Continue Reading....................