Jesus invites us to come with him to the mountain, to the altar of Tabor. He invites us, like he did Peter, John, and James, to come aside to pray with him.
In the Liturgy of the Word, the plan of God for our salvation is reconfirmed. Just as Moses and Elijah gave meaning to what was about to happen according to God's plan, so the Word of the Lord in Mass each day gives meaning to all the happenings in our life.
On Mount Tabor, Jesus was transfigured and became resplendent. For a brief moment his divinity broke the shell of his humanity and the apostles witnessed his glory. In the Eucharist, Jesus remains hidden under the appearances of bread and wine. Occasionally he may gift us with an experiential awareness of his presence to bolster our faith, to reassure us of his loving presence.
The faith of Peter, John, and James was strengthened to such an extent that they could partially understand the tragedy of his passion and death which was to occur in the not-too-distant future, and that they might also be a pillar of support to the other apostles.
We have the privilege of meeting Jesus eucharistically each day at Mass. In the Mass we are nourished, strengthened, renewed, so that we can accompany Jesus wherever he may lead us that day.
Listen to the Father say to us at Mass: "This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him."
With Peter, let your heart rejoice: "Master, how good it is for us to be here."
Reprinted with permission from Witness Ministries, a lay apostolate dedicated to renewing appreciation for the Mass as the greatest gift which God has given to His beloved spouse, the Church. Their mission is to show how, in the Eucharistic Liturgy, Jesus renews and transforms us–and the world–in His life and love. Their published titles include:
· My Daily Eucharist
· My Daily Eucharist II
· The Mass
· Eucharist God Among Us
· Feast of Faith
· Dying to Live
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