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We Should be Flabbergasted Like the Apostles at the Transfiguration
When Jesus revealed his glory at the Transfiguration, the apostles were flabbergasted.
When Jesus revealed his glory at the Transfiguration, the apostles were flabbergasted.
I’ve often wondered why Jesus chose Peter, John, and James to witness the Transfiguration. It also makes me wonder why he chose me to remain in the Church when so many I know have left or declined her.
Catholics use a lot of big words. Sometimes they can be confusing or intimidating, but they have rich meaning and symbolism. Two of those words are Transfiguration and Transubstantiation. Do you know which is which?
On August 6 we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, that spectacular moment when our Lord appeared in all his glory to the Apostles Peter, James, and John.
While he was praying his face changed in appearance
and his clothing became dazzling white.
And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah,
who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus
that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem. (more…)