Listen to Him – Reflection on Mark 9:2-10
Christians living in various challenging situations have continued to experience Jesus’s Glory in personal ways. We may not participate in what was as significant as what happened for Peter, James, and John. However, if we listen to Him, Christ will repeatedly mingle and touch us within the limits of our human comprehension. For example, listening can be spiritual warmth when asking Christ to help us reduce selfish desires, viewing something wonderous, or entering deep prayer. These moments remind us we can continue to grow in the breath of spiritual participation. We can view these subtle acknowledgments as a precursor to a future when entering heaven to see the face of God.
The Transfiguration by James Tissot, (full resolution image of painting).
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Mark 9:2-10 – Scripture*
The Transfiguration
2 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3 and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. 4 And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. 5 Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6 He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. 7 Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” 8 Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus.
The Coming of Elijah
9 As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what this rising from the dead could mean.
Additional Thoughts
Thank you for meditating on this Gospel and reading this Lectio Divina on Mark 9:2-10 Reflection – Listen to Him.
Additional Thoughts
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Prayer for young families:
Lord, let the young families of our communities get to know your joy, peace, comfort, and love despite worldly distractions.
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