Thursday, August 6, 2009

but we were eyewitnesses

Thursday, August 6, 2009
The Transfiguration of the Lord (Feast)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Second Reading:
Gospel:
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9
2 Peter 1:16-19
Mark 9:2-10

2 Peter 1:16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

There are many different beliefs in this world, and I don’t claim to know them, but I have a hunch that most of them are not told by eye witnesses.  This is quite different than other beliefs.  The men were invited to share the experience and then be able to tell about it later.  And what an experience!  They say Moses and Elijah and they heard God speak, and they saw Jesus transfigured.  That would be enough to settle any doubt right there.  Does it settle it for us?

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to trust in your word as it is shared by your eye witnesses and help me to be a witness for the faith.

Amen

No comments: