1st READING
Visions such as the one in today’s reading are hard to interpret, but all these speak of the glory of God. Apocalyptic or prophetic writing is not to be interpreted literally but in terms of its message. This is what happens at the Transfiguration, where Peter, James, and John have an experience of God’s glory.
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
9 As I watched: Thrones were set up and the Ancient One took his throne. His clothing was bright as snow, and the hair on his head as white as wool. His throne was flames of fire with wheels of burning fire. 10 A surging stream of fire flowed out from where he sat; thousands upon thousands were ministering to him, and myriads upon myriads attended him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. 13 As the visions during the night continued, I saw One like a son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven. When he reached the Ancient One and was presented before him, 14 the one like a Son of Man received dominion, glory, and kingship; all peoples, nations and languages serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away; his kingship shall not be destroyed.
P S A L M
Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9
R: The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.
1 The Lord is king; let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad. 2 Clouds and darkness are round about him; justice and judgment are the foundation of his throne. (R) 5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth. 6 The heavens proclaim his justice, and all peoples see his glory. (R) 9 Because you, O Lord, are the Most High over all the earth, exalted far above all gods. (R)
2nd READING
In today’s reading, Peter teaches based on his experience of Jesus and His ministry. This reveals a firsthand account of the life of Jesus, and enables us to understand the message of Christ. Let us listen to God’s Word for our lives – He speaks to and leads us in His ways. May we be attentive to the movement of the Holy Spirit and allow Him to bring us into the Father’s presence.
2 Peter 1:16-19
16 Beloved: We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that unique declaration came to him from the majestic glory, “This is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” 18 We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven while we were with him on the holy mountain. 19 Moreover, we possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
GOSPEL
Peter, James, and John are blessed to be present when Moses and Elijah appear to Jesus. It was probably an awesome experience. Let us be open to Jesus and let Him deepen His personal relationship with us.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.
Mark 9:2-10
2 Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3 and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. 4 Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. 5 Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6 He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. 7 Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them. Then from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” 8 Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. 9 As they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.
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