Pagkaligad sang anom ka adlaw, gindala ni Jesus sila ni Pedro, Santiago, kag Juan sa mataas nga bukid nga silahanon lang. Samtang nagatulok sila kay Jesus, nagbalhin ang iya dagway.
Ang iya bayo nagputi gid kag masilaw. Wala sang bisan sin-o diri sa kalibutan nga makapaputi pareho sadto.
Dayon nakita nila si Elias kag si Moises nga nagapakigsugilanon kay Jesus.
Nagsiling si Pedro kay Jesus, "Manunudlo, maayo nga yari kita diri. Mahimo kami sing tatlo ka payag, ang isa para sa imo, ang isa para kay Moises, kag ang isa pa gid para kay Elias."
Amo ini ang iya ginsiling kay indi siya kahibalo kon ano ang iya dapat ihambal tungod kay ginkulbaan gid sila.
Dayon may nag-abot nga panganod kag ginlikupan sila. Kag may nabatian sila nga tingog halin sa panganod nga nagasiling, "Amo ini ang akon hinigugma nga Anak. Pamatii ninyo siya!"
Sa gilayon nagtulok sila sa palibot, pero wala sila sing may nakita kundi si Jesus lang.
Sang nagapadulhog na sila sa bukid, ginmanduan sila ni Jesus, "Indi gid kamo magpanugid bisan kay sin-o sang inyo nakita samtang ako nga Anak sang Tawo wala pa mabanhaw."
Gani wala gid nila ginpanugid ang mga natabo nga ato. Pero sang silahanon na lang, nagpamangkutanay sila nga tatlo kon ano ang kahulugan sining mabanhaw.
Nagpamangkot sila kay Jesus, "Ngaa bala nagasiling ang mga manunudlo sang Kasuguan nga kinahanglan mag-abot anay si Elias sa wala pa mag-abot ang Cristo?"
Nagsabat siya sa ila, "Husto ina, kinahanglan nga mag-abot anay si Elias agod ipreparar niya ang tanan nga mga butang. Pero sugiran ko kamo, si Elias nag-abot na. Ginhimo sang mga tawo sa iya ang ila gusto suno sa nasulat parte sa iya. Pero ngaa bala nasulat man nga ako nga Anak sang Tawo kinahanglan nga mag-agi sing madamo nga mga pag-antos kag sikwayon sang mga tawo?"
Prayers:
“Lord Jesus, keep me always alert and awake to you, to your word, your
action, and your daily presence in my life. Let me see your glory.”
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Reflection of the Daily Gospel:
Are you prepared to see God's glory? God is eager to share his glory with us! We get a glimpse of this when the disciples see Jesus transfigured in glory on the mountain. [See With Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration] Mark's account tells us that Jesus' garments became glistening, intensely white. When Moses met with God on Mount Sinai the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God (see Exodus 34:29). Paul says that the Israelites could not look at Moses' face because of its brightness (2 Corinthians 3:7). In this incident Jesus appeared in glory with Moses, the great lawgiver of Israel, and with Elijah, the greatest of the prophets, in the presence of three of his beloved apostles. What is the significance of this mysterious appearance? Jesus went to the mountain knowing full well what awaited him in Jerusalem — his betrayal, rejection and crucifixion. Jesus very likely discussed this momentous decision to go to the cross with Moses and Elijah. God the Father also spoke with Jesus and gave his approval: This is my beloved Son; listen to him. The cloud which overshadowed Jesus and his apostles fulfilled the dream of the Jews that when the Messiah came the cloud of God's presence would fill the temple again (see Exodus 16:10, 19:9, 33:9; 1 Kings 8:10; 2 Maccabees 2:8). The Lord wants to reveal his glory to all who earnestly seek him with faith.
Origen, the great 3rd century bible scholar, shows us how the transfiguration can change our lives: “When he is transfigured, his face also shines as the sun that he may be manifested to the children of light who have put off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light, and are no longer the children of darkness or night but have become the sons of day, and walk honestly as in the day. Being manifest, he will shine unto them not simply as the sun, but as demonstrated to be the sun of righteousness.”
Luke’s gospel tells us that while Jesus was transfigured, Peter, James, and John were asleep (Luke 9:32)! Upon awakening they discovered Jesus in glory along with Moses and Elijah. How much do we miss of God's glory and action because we are asleep spiritually? There are many things which can keep our minds asleep to the things of God: Mental lethargy and the "unexamined life" can keep us from thinking things through and facing our doubts and questions. The life of ease can also hinder us from considering the challenging or disturbing demands of Christ. Prejudice can make us blind to something new the Lord may have for us. Even sorrow can be a block until we can see past it to the glory of God. Are you spiritually awake? Peter, James, and John were privileged witnesses of the glory of Christ. We, too, as disciples of Christ are called to be witnesses of his glory. We all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being changed into his likeness from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18). The Lord wants to reveal his glory to us, his beloved disciples. Do you seek his presence with faith and reverence?
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