Transfiguration is a call and Challenge to change our Life

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 18th Week : Sunday*

*Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus*

*Gospel : Mk 9:2–10*

*First Reading : Dn 7:9–10, 13–14*

*SECOND READING - 2 Pt 1:16–19*

*Transfiguration is a call and Challenge to change our Life*

*1) Transfiguration and Jesus*

The event of transfiguration, beings about the real identiy of Jesus 

This particular event reveals that Jesus is the True Son of God and sent by the Father

That's why we have in the Gospel the Words from heaven *This is my chosen Son; listen to him.*

*2) Transfiguration and the the Cross*

The event of transfiguration also, reflects the mission of Jesus and the way through which He will accomplish the Mission 

The mission is the salvation of mankind and the way is the *Way of the Cross*

The transfiguration event brings about this challenging truth to his disciples so that they are prepared to face it when it first comes in the life of Jesus and then in their own life 

So the Transfiguration and the Cross are inseparable

*3) Transfiguration and the Change*

The event of transfiguration hightlights the importance of change 

First of all, *the face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white*

Secondly there was a heavenly presence at the transfiguration event *The appearance of Moses and Elijah*, who appeared from heaven 

So the entire atmosphere gets changed at the event of transfiguration

*4) Transfiguration and the Disciples*

At the event of transfiguration, Peter, John and James were present 

They become fully awake from their slumber and came to realise the gravity of their mission, for the greater Glory of God 

So transfiguration brought about a strong, awakening in the life of the Disciples 

*5) Transfiguration and the prayer*

The Gospel clearly says that while praying the appearance of the face of Jesus changed and the clothes became dazzling white 

So prayer as seen as the powerful tool in the event of transfiguration

Praying brings about a great change and transformation in our life 

*6) Transfiguration and my Life*

Transfiguration of Jesus is a great source of inspiration to my life 

It is a call and challenge to change my life to know and experience more about Jesus, to know more about His mission and to know my own mission, and to know the importance of Cross and challenges in my own life 

The change of the appearance of the face of  Jesus should help us to change our own appearance of the face to communicate the face of Jesus to others 

Am I ready for a change in life? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*