The Transfiguration of the Lord – Feast
First reading: Daniel 7:9-10,13-14
The prophecy of Daniel finds its fulfillment in the Transfiguration of Jesus, where His divine glory, veiled in the Incarnation, is revealed in a moment of radiant splendor. Clothed in dazzling white, standing with Moses and Elijah, and enveloped by the cloud of divine presence, Jesus is shown as the eternal Son of Man and the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. This event unveils the profound Christological mystery: the same Jesus who walks with His disciples in human frailty is also the eternal King whose dominion is everlasting. The Transfiguration is not merely a vision of His divinity but a foretaste of what awaits all who share in His Paschal mystery, it is the meeting of heaven and earth, of time and eternity, centered in Christ. That it happens in prayer reminds us that true knowledge of Jesus comes not through observation alone but through communion with Him, where the Father’s voice resounds: “This is my beloved Son; listen to Him.” In this moment, we behold both the depth of His humility in the Incarnation and the height of His eternal majesty, inviting us to fix our gaze on Him who is both fully human and fully divine. Let’s reflect: Do I truly seek Christ in prayer, allowing His divinity and humanity to transform my vision so that I can listen to Him and follow Him more faithfully?
Don Giorgio