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I need some information on next Sunday’s Gospel, (Matthew 17:1-9) for a talk I have to give for our Lenten Series and I know with all the Scripture Scholars here on the forum you will be able to lead me to some more interesting stuff than what Father gave me to study. Any thoughts would be appreciated…
 
Annunciata,

whilst looking at this Gospel, I think you also need to read the other readings that go with it. There is a theme here: trust in God.

Here are some comments that are from my copy of “Break Open the Word” which is our book for lectors to contemplate the Scriptures they will be reading:

Jesus is the New Moses - Mt Tabor represents Mt Sinai
The face of Jesus shines in glory as did Moses’ face on the mountain.
The cloud that overshadows them is a reminder of the cloud on Mt. Sinai.
Images presented are of “shining” and “light”
Moses and Elijah represent the Law and the Prophets thus heightening the solemnity of this occasion.
Instruction - “This is My beloved Son, listen to Him”
Reassurance of Jesus - “Do not be afraid”

I hope that this helps.

Maggie
 
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Annunciata,

whilst looking at this Gospel, I think you also need to read the other readings that go with it. There is a theme here: trust in God.

Here are some comments that are from my copy of “Break Open the Word” which is our book for lectors to contemplate the Scriptures they will be reading:

Jesus is the New Moses - Mt Tabor represents Mt Sinai
The face of Jesus shines in glory as did Moses’ face on the mountain.
The cloud that overshadows them is a reminder of the cloud on Mt. Sinai.
Images presented are of “shining” and “light”
Moses and Elijah represent the Law and the Prophets thus heightening the solemnity of this occasion.
Instruction - “This is My beloved Son, listen to Him”
Reassurance of Jesus - “Do not be afraid”

I hope that this helps.

Maggie
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Maggie,
Thanks so much! This is great!
God Bless,
Annunciata:)
 
The previous two posters have hit home runs as far as commenting on this gospel passage.

It’s a strange passage, in a way, because we wonder why Peter would later even deny knowing Christ, after he had this experience.

**There’s something about mountains, isn’t there? Some of the pagans associated mountains with their gods. Mountains may seem out of place in Judeo-Christian writings, but there they are. **

Maybe this gospel passage is appropriate to lead us, like those apostles, to have a ‘mountain’ experience with Jesus. And, when we we slowly walk down that mountain, we are walking with Him. And, for certain, we are walking with God’s Word in our hearts and we are not afraid.
 
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Dan-Man916:
Here is a good web site that has commentary for all of the Scripture readings for all 3 cycles.

We are currently in cycle A and you would be looking for the 2nd Sunday of lent.

scborromeo.org/biblestudies.htm
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Dan,

that site had a few extra points - such as the mountain representing revelation i.e. the revelation that Jesus is God.

MaggieOH
 
Doesn’t it make sense to go back and look at what Jesus had previously stated about those who will not see death until they see the ‘Son of man coming in his kingdom’?
Matthew 16:28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

It wasn’t long after the last statement that this happened…

Matthew 17:1-9 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only. And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.

It has nothing to do with Moses and Elijah except for the fact that the apostles present got to witness a little bit of the Lord of Glory. I think that is awesome. Good old, “jump to the gun”, Peter wanted to make tents for them all, but God Almighty spoke up and said? “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him”.

I have a good priest, no?
 
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Ruth101:
Doesn’t it make sense to go back and look at what Jesus had previously stated about those who will not see death until they see the ‘Son of man coming in his kingdom’?
Matthew 16:28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

It wasn’t long after the last statement that this happened…

Matthew 17:1-9 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only. And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.

It has nothing to do with Moses and Elijah except for the fact that the apostles present got to witness a little bit of the Lord of Glory. I think that is awesome. Good old, “jump to the gun”, Peter wanted to make tents for them all, but God Almighty spoke up and said? "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him".

I have a good priest, no?
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Your comments have almost nothing to do with Annunciata’s question.

The comments are totally out of synch with how this was understood by the early Christians. I suggest that you go do some reading and forget the self interpretation, or if you cannot manage that, then stop reading those other books that deceive your understanding of what is really happening.

Maggie
 
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Dan-Man916:
Here is a good web site that has commentary for all of the Scripture readings for all 3 cycles.

We are currently in cycle A and you would be looking for the 2nd Sunday of lent.

scborromeo.org/biblestudies.htm
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Thanks Dan…this site is excellent! It will be very useful to me since it appears that I might be doing this for the rest of Lent.:o I don’t feel that I’m that well read regarding the Scriptures…apparently Father feels that I am just fine.:eek:
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Annunciata:)
 
The point I always remember and meditate on when I say the Rosary is that Moses represented the Old Law and Elias represented the OT Prophets. Jesus said “I am not here to destroy the old law and prophesies but to fulfill them”.

I just thought that was neat 😃
 
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