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Based on the Readings as Set
First Reading (Exodus 34:29-35)
Moses receives the Ten Commandments for the second time on Mt. Sinai and descends with them to a chastened Israel. They are afraid because his face shines from the Presence of God. He wears a veil over his face and only takes it off whenever he goes in before the Lord.
Psalm (99)
The Psalmist depicts the Lord as a holy and exalted king over Israel and the nations. The earth quakes at his Presence and is called to praise his awesome name. He has spoken to Israel, establishing justice and righteousness and she is humbly to worship on his holy mountain.
Second Reading (2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2)
Paul writes that under the Old Covenant, minds remain veiled, like the face of Moses coming down from the mountain, until they turn to Jesus and are transformed into his glory by the Spirit. This makes Paul acutely aware of God’s mercy, providing him courage and motivation.
Gospel (Luke 9:28-36, [37-43a])
Jesus is transfigured, appearing in dazzling white between Moses and Elijah. A voice from heaven affirms him as his beloved Son, to whom all should listen. Jesus then delivers a boy from a demon after his disciples could not. All are amazed at the goodness of God.
CONNECTION SUGGESTIONS
- Jesus reveals the glory of God in his own being
- In the presence of God there is revelation of truth
- Jesus shares the characteristics of divinity
- Jesus, as the Son of God, completes and supersedes all who came before