The Transfiguration

Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain to pray. Jesus was transfigured before them. “His face became as dazzling as the sun, his clothes as radiant as light.” This was to fortify their faith to withstand the coming tragedy of the Passion. Jesus foresaw the ‘scandal of the cross,’ and prepared them for it by this manifestation of His glory. Moses and Elias (representing the Law and the prophets of the Old Testament) were conversing with Jesus about His Passion. “Do not think I have come to destroy the Law or the Prophets… but to fulfill them.” From a cloud came a voice: “This is my beloved Son, listen to Him.” Jesus admonishes them not to tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man rises from the dead. We too will behold the transfigured Jesus on the Last Day.

Spiritual fruit: Courage

Introduce the Mystery

Announce “The Fourth Luminous Mystery – The Transfiguration”.

Our Father

Say the Our Father: “Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.”

Hail Mary

Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery: “Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, Now and at the hour of our death. Amen.”

Glory Be

Say the Glory Be: “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.”

Oh My Jesus

Say the O My Jesus prayer: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.”