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August 6th: Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord (A)
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Gospel text (Mt 17:1-9): Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother, John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun... Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother, John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and do not be afraid." And when the disciples raised their eyes, they saw no one else but Jesus alone.

As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, "Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."

Illustration: Pau Morales

Today, while contemplating Jesus’ divine beauty, Simon Peter spontaneously expresses his happiness: "Lord, it is good that we are here" Of course, with Jesus Christ one is always well: there is no greater source of peace and happiness. But ... let us hear what the Father of Heaven said to the apostles: "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." Listen to him!

- Today and every day we can listen to Jesus. Go before the tabernacle, be silent, kneel down and you will hear him.

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August 2nd
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

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The calendar of Saints and Solemnities for August