The Mysteries of Light
The Transfiguration
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The mystery of light par excellence is the Transfiguration, traditionally believed to have taken place on Mount Tabor. The glory of the Godhead shines forth from the face of Christ as the Father commands the astonished Apostles to "listen to him" (cf. Lk 9:35 and parallels) and to prepare to experience with him the agony of the Passion, so as to come with him to the joy of the Resurrection and a life transfigured by the Holy Spirit.

(9.) "And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun" (Mt 17:2). The Gospel scene of Christ's transfiguration, in which the three Apostles Peter, James and John appear entranced by the beauty of the Redeemer, can be seen as an icon of Christian contemplation. To look upon the face of Christ, to recognize its mystery amid the daily events and the sufferings of his human life, and then to grasp the divine splendour definitively revealed in the Risen Lord, seated in glory at the right hand of the Father: this is the task of every follower of Christ and therefore the task of each one of us. In contemplating Christ's face we become open to receiving the mystery of Trinitarian life, experiencing ever anew the love of the Father and delighting in the joy of the Holy Spirit. Saint Paul's words can then be applied to us: "Beholding the glory of the Lord, we are being changed into his likeness, from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit" (2Cor 3:18).

Let us pray a scriptural 4th Luminous Mystery

 

Our Father

 

Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. (Mt 17 :1)

 

Hail Mary

 

And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered (Luke 9: 29)

 

Hail Mary

 

And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light. (Mt 17:2)

 

Hail Mary

 

And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him (Mt 17:3)

 

Hail Mary

 

And Peter said to Jesus, "lord, it is well that we are here, if you wish, I will make three booths here; one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah " (Mt 17:4)

 

Hail Mary

 

He was still speaking, when lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them (Mt 17:5)

 

Hail Mary

 

and a voice from the cloud said, 'this is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." (Mt 17:5)

 

Hail Mary

 

When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces, and were filled with awe. (Mt 17:6)

 

Hail Mary

 

But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and have no fear." (Mt 17:7)

 

Hail Mary

 

And when they lifted up their eyes, there was no one but Jesus only. (Mt 17:8)

 

Hail Mary

 

Glory be to the Father ~

 
 
 
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