The Transfiguration of the Lord

‘It is good for us to be here’: A reflection on the transfiguration of Jesus

Written by Father Eugene Hensell (OSV News) -- The story of the transfiguration of Jesus appears in all three synoptic Gospels (cf. Mk 9:2-10; Mt 17:1-8; Lk 9:28-36). Almost all biblical scholars and spiritual writers agree that this intriguing story is important. They also agree that it almost defies interpretation. The famous biblical scholar Julius Wellhausen

Jesus’ Transfiguration granted the Church a foretaste of the glory of His resurrection

The brightness, too, of His sacred robe gave testimony of His Godhead and of the glory to come.

Archbishop of Albania: The Feast of the Transfiguration reveals humanity’s ultimate calling | Orthodox Times (en)

The Orthodox Church of Albania solemnly celebrated the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord on August 6 with festive Divine Liturgies held across the country, led by Archbishop Ioannis of Albania and the Church’s hierarchs. Archbishop Ioannis presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior in Tirana, located within the “Tabor” Spiritual Center, concelebrating with Bishop Ignatios of Amantia and clergy of t…

Transfiguration of the Lord: “It is good for us to be here”

Priest Fernando Luján offers this article on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, celebrated today, August 6. Saint Josemaría Escrivá once said, “The happiness of heaven is for those who know how to be happy on earth.” The feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord is, above all, a feast of heaven. The Gospel that recounts this event shows how Jesus, accompanied by three of his beloved disciples—Peter, James, and John—ascended Mount Tabor…

The Transfiguration of the Lord

The three Synoptic Gospels – Matthew (17:1-8), Mark (9:2-9), and Luke (9:28-36) – all recount the story of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Interestingly, they all place the event after Peter’s affirmation of Jesus as the Messiah and Jesus’ first foretelling of his death. It’s thought that this event might have happened during the Jewish Feast of Booths, based on Peter’s inclination to build tents on the spot. However, trying to fully understand…

The Strength of the Transfiguration

So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place (2 Pet. 1:18). Today we celebrate the glorious Feast of Our Lord’s Transfiguration. We are familiar with this event in the life of Our Lord because every year, on the second Sunday in Lent, this Gospel is read so that the scandal of the Cross might be removed from the hearts of the disciples. Every mystery of our faith …