Genesis 15: 5-12, 17-18
Psalm 27: 1, 7-9, 13-14
Philemon 3: 17- 4: 1
Luke 9: 28b-36
The Genesis reading and the Gospel share what might be called 'close encounters of the divine kind'. In both, human beings 'wake up' to discover a brilliant presence.
In Genesis, God symbolically shared a meal with Abram by passing between the offered animals, and in that way establishing a relational covenant. In Luke, Jesus, the Son of God, shares conversation with Moses and Elijah who represent the strong tradition of the Law and the Prophets. The apostles awakened to this recognition of Jesus as the fulfillment of both.
Both scriptures speak of the transformative nature of prayer... how conversing with and listening to God lead us to deeper faith, enlighten us with a clearer perspective, and give us the courage to set out on new pathways. The transfigured Jesus, shining with light and in brilliantly white clothes, is effectively an image for us through our baptism.
Let this week be a time of prayer and reflection on your 'close encounters' with God.
The Penitential Rite for Lisa and Kevin, our Candidates for Full Communion, will be at the 11:30am Mass.
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