Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up a mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem. Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” But he did not know what he was saying. While he was still speaking, a cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my chosen Son;listen to him.” After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They fell silent and did not at that time tell anyone what they had seen.
REFLECTION
"listen to him".
We have no say in the matter--we hear with our ears and so sound, being around us, is always passive. But to listen we have to engage, be active and focus our effort to understand what we are hearing, the message given, and usually give a response.
The apostles have witnessed the transfiguration, the glory of Jesus, and they can now no longer be bystanders. Their relationship with Jesus has changed. We are promised the full glorification of Jesus if we go to heaven. We are to work toward our salvation, "with fear and trembling". (Phil 2:12)
Eucharistic Adoration opens our ears to listen as we sit with the glorified Lord. We are aware of His presence in our ordinary lives and He is felt during time spent with Him. It is as close as we can get to the Transfiguration at Mount Tabor.
Listen to His counsel, His peace, His love. You cannot go wrong.
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