Responsorial Psalm
The Lord is my light and my salvation
- whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the rampart of my life;
I will not be afraid.
Hear my voice when I call, O Lord,
have mercy on me and answer.
My heart says to you,
"I seek your face, O Lord."
My heart says to you,
"I seek your face, O Lord."
Do not hide your face from me
nor turn away your servant in anger.
You are my protector, do not reject me
abandon me not, O God my savior!
I hope, I am sure,
that I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
Trust in the Lord, be strong and courageous
- yes, put your hope in the Lord!
2nd. READING (Phil 3,17-4,1)
Unite in imitating me, brothers and sisters, and look at those who walk in our way of
life. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. I have said it to you many times,
and now I repeat it with tears: they are heading for ruin; their belly is their god and
they feel proud of what should be their shame. They only think of earthly things. For
us, our citizenship is in heaven, from where we await the coming of our Savior, Jesus
Christ, the Lord. He will transfigure our lowly body, making it like his own body,
radiant in Glory, through the power which is his to submit everything to himself.
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, you my glory and
crown, be steadfast in the Lord.
Gospel
Jesus took with him Peter, John and James and went up the mountain to pray. And
while he was praying, the aspect of his face was changed and his clothing became
dazzling white. Two men were talking with Jesus: Moses and Elijah. They had just
appeared in heavenly glory and were telling him about his departure that had to take
place in Jerusalem. Peter and his companions had fallen asleep, but they awoke
suddenly and saw Jesus' Glory and the two men standing with him. As Moses and
Elijah were about to leave, Peter said to him, "Master, how good it is for us to be here
for we can make three tents, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." For Peter
didn't know what to say. And no sooner had he spoken than a cloud appeared and
covered them; and the disciples were afraid as they entered the cloud. Then these
words came from the cloud, "This is my Son, my Chosen one, listen to him." And after
the voice had spoken, Jesus was there alone. The disciples kept this to themselves at
the time, telling no one of anything they had seen.
