Today’s Readings – The Transfiguration of the Lord

(Note: The Transfiguration of the Lord commemorates an event in the life of Jesus as recorded by the Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. It is not recorded in John’s Gospel. It is also referred to in the Second Letter of Peter, which is used as an alternate weekday reading or as the Second Reading on a Sunday. One each of the three Gospel versions is read according to the Liturgical cycle of Years A, B, and C. The three versions are very similar, so this single reflection is given to cover all three years.)

Commentary on Daniel 7:9-10,13-14 or 2 Peter 1:16-19; Matthew 17:1-9 (Year A); Mark 9:2-10 (Year B); Luke 9:28-36 (Year C)

In all three Synoptic Gospels the story of the Transfiguration occurs in the same context, and that context is significant. Today’s verses are … Continue

Yesterday’s Readings – Wednesday of Week 18 of Ordinary Time - First Reading

Commentary on Jeremiah 31:1-7

Today we have another upbeat reading from the prophet with a (not really deserved) reputation for doom and gloom. Jeremiah today continues his message of hope for the restoration of the two kingdoms, north and south, once again to be formed as one nation un … Continue