554. From the day Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, the Master “began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things. . . and be killed, and on the third day be raised.”290 Peter scorns this prediction, nor do the others understand it any better than he.291 In this context the mysterious episode of Jesus’ Transfiguration takes place on a high mountain,292 before three witnesses chosen by himself: Peter, James and John. Jesus’ face and clothes become dazzling with light, and Moses and Elijah appear, speaking “of his departure, which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem”.293 A cloud covers him and a voice from heaven says: “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!”294
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
496. What is the meaning of the conjugal act?
455. What does the fourth commandment require?
478. What care must be given to the dying?
369. Are there acts which are always illicit?
355. What do funeral rites express?
67. For what purpose did God create man and woman?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the message behind the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican?
What does the promise of salvation amid darkness in Micah 7:7 mean?
What is the significance of David’s song of thanksgiving to God in 2 Samuel 22?
What is God’s judgment on corruption and oppression according to Micah 3:1-4?
What can we learn from Judith’s victory in Judith 16:1-3?
The Light of the World: Jesus is the light that illuminates the darkness (John 8:12)
