{"id":8413,"date":"2024-07-26T23:42:05","date_gmt":"2024-07-27T04:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cordibus.net\/?page_id=8413"},"modified":"2024-07-26T23:42:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-27T04:42:05","slug":"cordis-iesu-8-datos-que-todo-catolico-debe-saber-sobre-la-transfiguracion-del-senor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cordibus.net\/en\/cordis-iesu-8-datos-que-todo-catolico-debe-saber-sobre-la-transfiguracion-del-senor\/","title":{"rendered":"Cordis Iesu \/ 8 facts every Catholic should know about the Transfiguration of the Lord"},"content":{"rendered":"
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8 facts that every Catholic should know about the Transfiguration of the Lord<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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- 6th August -<\/h6>\n

1. Transfiguration means \u201cchange of form\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The word \u201ctransfiguration\u201d comes from the Latin roots trans (\u201cthrough\u201d) and figura (\u201cform, aspect\u201d). Therefore, it means a change in form or appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is what happened to Jesus in the event known as the Transfiguration: His appearance changed and became glorious.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. The Gospel of Luke predicts the Transfiguration<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

In the Gospel of Luke 9:27, at the end of a speech to the twelve apostles, Jesus mysteriously adds: \u201cFor I truly tell you that there are some among those present here who will not taste death until they see the Kingdom of God.\u201d God".<\/span><\/p>\n

This has often been taken as a prophecy that the end of the world would occur before the first generation of Christians died. However, the phrase \u201ckingdom of God\u201d can also refer to \u201cthe outward expression of the invisible kingdom of God.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The kingdom is embodied in Christ himself and could therefore be \u201cseen\u201d if Christ were to manifest it in an unusual way, even in his own earthly life, just as the event of the Transfiguration was.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI stated that Jesus \u201cconvincingly argued that the placement of this saying immediately before the Transfiguration clearly connects it to this event.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSome, namely the three disciples who accompany Jesus to the mountain, are promised that they will personally witness the coming of the Kingdom of God 'in power,'\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. The Transfiguration was witnessed by the three main disciples<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Transfiguration occurred in the presence of the apostles John, Peter and James, the three main disciples.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fact that Jesus only allowed three of his disciples to witness the event may have sparked the argument that quickly ensued over which of the disciples was the greatest (Luke 9:46).<\/span><\/p>\n

4. The place where the Transfiguration occurred is not known exactly<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Saint Luke states that Jesus took the three \u201cto the mountain to pray.\u201d This mountain is often thought to be Mount Tabor in Israel, but none of the gospels identify it exactly.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. The Transfiguration served to strengthen the faith of the apostles<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church: \u201cThe Transfiguration of Christ aims to strengthen the faith of the apostles in the face of the proximity of the Passion: the climb to a 'high mountain' prepares the climb to Calvary. Christ, Head of the Church, manifests what his body contains and radiates in the sacraments: 'The hope of glory.'"<\/span><\/p>\n

6. The Gospel of Luke is the one that gives more details of this event<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Saint Luke mentions several details about the Transfiguration that other evangelists do not.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, note that this happened while Jesus was praying; mentions that Peter and his companions \u201cwere asleep and when they woke up they saw his glory and the two men who were with him.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

It also mentions that Peter suggested setting up tents while Moses and Elijah were leaving.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. The appearance of Moses and Elijah represent the Law and the Prophets<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Moses and Elijah represent the two main components of the Old Testament: the Law and the Prophets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moses was the giver of the Law and Elijah was considered the greatest of the prophets.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Saint Peter's suggestion was wrong<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The fact that Peter's suggestion occurs as Moses and Elijah are preparing to leave reveals a desire to prolong the experience of glory. This means that Peter is focusing on the wrong thing.<\/span><\/p>\n

The experience of the Transfiguration is meant to point out the sufferings that Jesus is about to experience. It is intended to strengthen the faith of the disciples, revealing to them the divine hand that is at work in the events that Jesus will suffer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Peter misses the point and wants to stay on the mountain, contrary to the message that Moses and Elijah have been expounding.<\/span><\/p>\n

As an apparent rebuke of this, a theophany occurs: \u201cA cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were afraid when they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying: 'This is my Son, my Chosen One; Listen to it!'\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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