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Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

Reading 1 : Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14

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.
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.

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,
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.

Responsorial Psalm : Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9

R. (1a and 9a) The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.
The LORD is king; let the earth rejoice;
let the many islands be glad.
Clouds and darkness are round about him,
justice and judgment are the foundation of his throne.
R. The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.
The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,
before the LORD of all the earth.
The heavens proclaim his justice,
and all peoples see his glory.
R. The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.
Because you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth,
exalted far above all gods.
R. The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.

Reading 2 : 2 Peter 1:16-19

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.
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.”
We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven
while we were with him on the holy mountain.
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.

Alleluia : Matthew 17:5

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased;
listen to him.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel : Matthew 17:1-9

Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother, John,
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.”

Message from the Readings

Today’s readings proclaim a radiant truth:
Jesus is the eternal King whose glory is revealed to strengthen our faith, guide our steps, and remind us that His Kingdom will never fade.
• Daniel reveals the eternal kingship of the Son of Man.
• The psalm celebrates God’s majestic reign.
• Peter testifies to Christ’s glory as an eyewitness.
• The Gospel shows Jesus shining with divine light on the mountain.
The message is clear: Christ’s glory is real, eternal, and meant to transform our hearts.

Reflection for the Day

The Transfiguration is one of the most breathtaking moments in Scripture.
Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a mountain— a place of encounter, revelation, and intimacy.
There, His glory breaks through. His face shines like the sun. His clothes become dazzling white. Moses and Elijah appear, representing the Law and the Prophets. And the Father speaks:
“This is my beloved Son. Listen to Him.”
Why did Jesus reveal His glory?
Because the disciples were about to face confusion, suffering, and fear. They needed a glimpse of who He truly is— not just the teacher they walked with, but the eternal King Daniel saw in his vision, the radiant Lord the psalm proclaims, the divine Son Peter witnessed.
The Transfiguration teaches us three powerful truths:

1. Christ’s glory is real—even when hidden.
   In daily life, Jesus may seem quiet or distant, but His divine majesty is always present.
2. God reveals His glory to strengthen us.
   The disciples needed courage for the road ahead. So do we. God gives us moments of light to carry us through the valleys.
3. The Father’s command is simple: “Listen to Him.”
   Not to fear. Not to doubt. Not to rely on our own understanding. But to listen.
   Today, Jesus invites you up the mountain— to see His glory, to hear His voice, to let His light transform your heart.
   Let today be a day of awe, surrender, and renewed trust.

Prayer for Today

Lord Jesus, shine Your light upon my heart and reveal Your glory in my life.
Strengthen me when I grow weary, lift me when I feel afraid, and guide me when I cannot see clearly.
Teach me to listen to Your voice above every noise and distraction.
May Your radiance transform me and Your presence sustain me today and always.
Amen.