18TH TUESDAY HOMILY IN ORDINARY TIME — YEAR B
HOMILY THEME: THIS IS MY SON, THE BELOVED. LISTEN TO HIM
BY: Fr Deotacious Chikontwe SMA
Daniel 7:9-10,13-14, Ps. 97:1-2,5-6,9, Mark 9:2-10
INTRODUCTION
Today we celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus on a mountain. This happened when Jesus took three of His disciples with Him: Peter, James, and John. They went up the mountain to pray.
While Jesus was praying, three amazing things happened.
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1. First, His face began to shine like the sun. His clothes became white as light. The disciples were very surprised and did not know what to say.
2. Secondly, Moses and Elijah appeared and talked with Jesus. They were important figures from the Old Testament. They talked about what Jesus was going to do in Jerusalem. This showed that Jesus was fulfilling the scriptures.
3. Thirdly, a bright cloud covered them. A voice came from the cloud. It said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him.” The disciples were very afraid and fell to the ground. Jesus came and touched them. He told them not to be afraid. When they looked up, they saw only Jesus.
WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM TODAYS FEAST
This Feast reminds us that, we can be changed by meeting Christ. Each time we pray or receive the Eucharist, we come closer to Him. These moments help us grow in faith. They make us more like Jesus.
The Eucharist and prayer are very important. They connect us to Jesus. When we receive the Eucharist, we take Jesus into our hearts. Prayer keeps us close to Him every day.
CONCLUSION
The Transfiguration gives us hope. It shows that one day we will see God face to face. We will experience His glory fully. This will be a joy beyond anything we can imagine now.
After the Transfiguration, the descent back to everyday life symbolizes our journey in the world, where we face challenges and trials. Empowered by this transformative experience, we are called to share Christ’s light and love with others, guiding them towards salvation. The Transfiguration inspires us to carry the radiance of Christ’s presence into a world in need of hope and redemption.
Have a Blessed Feast Everyone
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