Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain. His appearance changed from the inside out, right before their eyes. His clothes shimmered, glistening white, whiter than any bleach could make them. Elijah, along with Moses, came into view, in deep conversation with Jesus.
Peter interrupted, “Rabbi, this is a great moment! Let’s build three memorials—one for you, one for Moses, one for Elijah.” He blurted this out without thinking, stunned as they all were by what they were seeing.
Just then a light-radiant cloud enveloped them, and from deep in the cloud, a voice: “This is my Son, marked by my love. Listen to him.”
The next minute the disciples were looking around, rubbing their eyes, seeing nothing but Jesus, only Jesus.
Coming down the mountain, Jesus swore them to secrecy. “Don’t tell a soul what you saw. After the Son of Man rises from the dead, you’re free to talk.” They puzzled over that, wondering what on earth “rising from the dead” meant.
How quickly time moves on. What does Transfiguration mean to us. We are fearfully and wondrously made yet how often do we believe that? How often does life not let us believe that?
Surely there are times when we can imagine no greater grace than being on a mountaintop and letting God wash us clean; seeing ourselves reflected in God’s eyes; letting God tell us we are Beloved; that we have a message worth listening to?
As disciples we follow Jesus; Jesus knows his need of the Father; he makes the time; he takes the journey. Jesus finds rest in his Father; enough to face death and more than death. As disciples we have accepted the cross of desolation; we must also accept God’s embrace of consolation. We are Beloved.
Mk 9:2-10 Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain. His appearance changed from the inside out, right before their eyes. His clothes shimmered, glistening white, whiter than any bleach could make them. Elijah, along with Moses, came into view, in deep conversation with Jesus. Peter interrupted, “Rabbi,Read More →
MASS & SERVICE TIMES Saturday 17th February 4:45pm – Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:15pm – Paul Martin RIP Sunday 18th February – FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT (CYCLE B) 9:30am – People of the Parish 11:00am – P. Wyatt & P. Norris RIP Monday 19th February 10:30am – Funeral Service – Peter Kennerley RIP Tuesday 20th February 9:30amRead More →
Mk 1: 12-15 At this time, Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. The moment he came out of the water, he saw the sky split open and God’s Spirit, looking like a dove, come down on him. Along with the Spirit, a voice:Read More →
MASS & SERVICE TIMES This weekend we welcome to St Joseph’s Canon Phil Moor, one of our Vicar Generals Saturday 10th February 4:45pm – Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:15pm – Fransisco Da Silva De Araujo Sunday 11th February 9:30am – Tracey Simpson RIP 11:00am – People of the Parish Monday 12th February 9:30am – Service ofRead More →
Mk 1: 40-45 A leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees, “If you want to, you can cleanse me.” Deeply moved, Jesus put out his hand, touched him, and said, “I want to. Be clean.” Then and there the leprosy was gone, his skin smooth and healthy. Jesus dismissed him with strictRead More →
MASS & SERVICE TIMES Saturday 3rd February 4:45pm – Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:15pm – Hugh Duffy RIP Sunday 4th February – 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B) 9:30am – Dr Ken Keane (Galway) RIP 11:00am – People of the Parish Monday 5th February 9:30am – Service of Word and Communion Tuesday 6th February 10:00am – RequiemRead More →
Mk 1: 29-39 Directly on leaving the meeting place, Jesus came to Simon and Andrew’s house, accompanied by James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed, burning up with fever. They told Jesus. He went to her, took her hand, and raised her up. No sooner had the fever left than sheRead More →
MASS & SERVICE TIMES Saturday 27th January 4:45pm – Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:15pm – Margaret Cannon & Marie Noad intentions Sunday 28th January – 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B) 9:30am – People of the Parish 11:00am – Sabina Barrett RIP Monday 29th January 9:30am – Service of Word and Communion 7:30pm – Scripture Group TuesdayRead More →
Mk 1: 21-28 Then Jesus and his disciples entered Capernaum. When the Sabbath arrived, Jesus lost no time in getting to the meeting place. He spent the day there teaching. They were surprised at his teaching – so forthright, so confident – not quibbling and quoting like the religion scholars. Suddenly, while stillRead More →
MASS & SERVICE TIMES Saturday 20th January 4:45pm – Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:15pm – Tina Charters – Thank You Sunday 21st January – 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B) 9:30am – People of the Parish 11:00am – Tony Lister – sick Monday 22nd January 9:30am – Service of Word and Communion Tuesday 23rd January 9:30amRead More →
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