Catholic Caucus: Daily Mass Readings, 08-06-05, Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

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A hymn based on the Gospel reading:

"'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here"
by Joseph A. Robinson, 1858-(?)

1. 'Tis good, Lord, to be here,
Thy glory fills the night;
Thy face and garments, like the sun,
Shine with unborrowed light.

2. 'Tis good, Lord, to be here,
Thy beauty to behold
Where Moses and Elijah stand,
Thy messengers of old.

3. Fulfiller of the past,
Promise of things to be,
We hail Thy body glorified
And our redemption see.

4. Before we taste of death,
We see Thy kingdom come;
We fain would hold the vision bright
And make this hill our home.

5. 'Tis good, Lord, to be here.
Yet we may not remain;
But since Thou bidst us leave the mount,
Come with us to the plain.

The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn #135
Text: Matt. 17:4
Author: Joseph A. Robinson, 1888
Composer: Johann S. Bach, 1750, ad.
Tune: "Potsdam"
1st Published in: _Church Psalter_, 1854

[lightman]

**This feast became widespread in the West in the 11th century and was introduced into the Roman calendar in 1457 to commemorate the victory over Islam in Belgrade.**

Yes, and that explains why the "Renewing Worship" project of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has dropped the optional observance of this feast on its traditional date August 6 (the Festival is always observed on the traditional Quinquagesima Sunday, the Sunday preceding Ash Wednesday as a bridge between Epiphany and Lent).

The leadership of the ELCA is bitterly opposed to the U.S. military in general and the war on terror in particular. Multicultural diversity is its highest virtue so, of course, any obeservance that might be offensive to Muslims must go.

[Straight Vermonter]

Bump.

Let me just add that if anyone has been putting off going to reconciliation I urge you to go as soon as you can.

I am terrible about doing the sacrament myself but having gone today I feel so much better. I hope others can do so as well.

[Salvation]

Thanks for the reminder. It's in my plans for today!

[Ciexyz]

Faith-sharing bump.

[P.O.E.]

From what I've read, the upper part is the Transfiguration, the lower the attempted exorcism of the young boy. It's Raphael's last painting before his death.

[Ciexyz]

Prayers offered up for the safe rescue of the Russian sailors.

[Salvation]

Thanks, you are a source beyond words, and I love the hymns you post.

[Salvation]

And it was one of those Confessions where I sat and talked with the priest (and cried) about a problem I have. What a blessing.

[Salvation]

Was the assumed exorcism his own? Or as he pictured it might be. Very interesting new fact for me.

[Salvation]

One Bread, One Body

One Bread, One Body

 

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Transfiguration

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
2 Peter 1:16-19

Psalm 97
Matthew 17:1-9

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LISTEN UP!

“Suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them. Out of the cloud came a voice which said, ‘This is My beloved Son on Whom My favor rests. Listen to Him.’ ” —Matthew 17:5

Many Christians say they have difficulty listening to God, but many of these Christians profess that Jesus is their Lord. How can Jesus be our Lord and order every detail of our lives if we don’t hear Him?

At Jesus’ Transfiguration, God the Father commanded us to listen to Jesus (Mt 17:5). This means the Lord will provide the grace for us to hear Him, and His grace is sufficient (2 Cor 12:9). To decide to accept the grace of listening to Jesus, we should:

• obey the Church, her magisterium, bishops, and the Pope,
• devote ourselves to communal life in Christ (Acts 2:42),
• live a sacramental life, including a daily time of prayer,
• abide in God’s word (Jn 8:31),
• change our lifestyles dramatically to maximize listening and minimize distractions, and
• set aside each day a time to be silent.

The Lord expects us to try to listen to Him daily. He will honor our attempts — no matter how feeble they are — and tell us “things great beyond reach” of our knowledge (Jer 33:3).

What an awesome privilege to listen to the all-holy, Triune God! Let us center our day and our lives on listening to Him and obeying Him.

Prayer:  Father, make listening to You a top priority for me.

Promise: “We possess the prophetic message as something altogether reliable. Keep your attention closely fixed on it, as you would on a lamp shining in a dark place until the first streaks of dawn appear and the morning star rises in your hearts.” —2 Pt 1:19

Praise: Praise Jesus, transfigured in glory, the “Light of the world” (Jn 8:12), shining in radiant splendor.

[Salvation]

The Word Among Us

Saturday, August 06, 2005 Meditation Matthew 17:1-9 The Transfiguration of the Lord When an architect designs a new building, he will often build a model of his design so that those funding the project can have an idea of what the final product will look like. In a sense, this is also what is going on in today’s gospel reading. Of course, the transfiguration verifies that Jesus is God. But it also presents us with a scaled-down “model” of the way we will be transformed when Jesus comes again in glory. It must have been an amazing sight. Right there before Peter, James, and John, Jesus was transformed. His face shone like the sun. His clothes became dazzlingly bright. Awash in celestial glory, the apostles were reduced to silence. Now contrast this image to the next time the apostles would see Jesus “lifted up.” On Mount Tabor, he was exalted in glory. But on Golgotha, he was raised high on a cross, marred beyond recognition. His whole body was covered in blood as he hung there, pierced and whipped, struggling for every breath. Isn’t this the ultimate in irony? The same Jesus who was rejected and executed by men is declared by God as beloved, pleasing, and worthy of all honor and glory. What should we make of this contrast? First, we know that we can put our faith in Jesus. Humanity may have rejected him, but God has exalted him and given him the power to heal and to save. More than anything else, he is God’s beloved Son, pierced for our transgressions but now reigning in glory. Second, we can place our hope in the promise of resurrection. As we continue to place our faith in Jesus and submit to his Spirit, we too will be completely transformed. Just as he was on Mount Tabor, we too will be raised up, spotless and radiant, when Jesus comes again. Granted, we may feel disfigured at times as we try to live for Christ in this world. But we need never lose our confidence. We have God’s promise of transformation—and the power of his Spirit to help us—to see us through. “Father, I want to stay close to Jesus today. I can’t wait to be with you forever. Please pour out your Spirit upon your whole church. Encourage us all and let us know how much you love us and long to transform us.” Daniel 7:9-10,13-14; Psalm 97:1-2,5-6,9; 2 Peter 1:16-19

[Salvation]

Maronite Catholic: Hoosoyo of the Transfiguration

[P.O.E.]

It's the next thing that happens after they come down from the Mount(cf Matthew 17/ 14-18)