His clothes became dazzling white
Published Aug 6, 2021 12:13 am
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The divine glory is often pictured in the Bible by the color and quality of the garments. In a vision, Daniel saw the Ancient One—the LORD—seated on his throne: “His clothing was snow bright, and the hair on his head as white as wool” (Dn 7:9). In the transfiguration on Mount Tabor, Jesus’ face changes in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. The three apostles are granted a glimpse of the glory of Jesus that will be “permanent” in his resurrection. While this passing vision will not prevent them from falling during Jesus’ passion and death, it will be remembered as an inspiration for believers to persevere and be steadfast in their faith in Jesus who died but who rose again from the dead. As Peter would write to the Christians, this is a prophetic message that is altogether reliable (2 Pt 1:19).
GOSPEL • MARK 9:2-10
Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them.
As they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.
SOURCE: “365 Days with the Lord 2021,” ST. PAULS, 7708 St. Paul Rd., SAV, Makati City (Phils.); Tel.: 632-895-9701; Fax 632-895-7328; E-mail: [email protected]; Website: http://www.stpauls.ph.
The divine glory is often pictured in the Bible by the color and quality of the garments. In a vision, Daniel saw the Ancient One—the LORD—seated on his throne: “His clothing was snow bright, and the hair on his head as white as wool” (Dn 7:9). In the transfiguration on Mount Tabor, Jesus’ face changes in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. The three apostles are granted a glimpse of the glory of Jesus that will be “permanent” in his resurrection. While this passing vision will not prevent them from falling during Jesus’ passion and death, it will be remembered as an inspiration for believers to persevere and be steadfast in their faith in Jesus who died but who rose again from the dead. As Peter would write to the Christians, this is a prophetic message that is altogether reliable (2 Pt 1:19).
GOSPEL • MARK 9:2-10
Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them.
As they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.
SOURCE: “365 Days with the Lord 2021,” ST. PAULS, 7708 St. Paul Rd., SAV, Makati City (Phils.); Tel.: 632-895-9701; Fax 632-895-7328; E-mail: [email protected]; Website: http://www.stpauls.ph.