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Reuben_J
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Do we know?
Does the Church holds any official position on it?
Does the Church holds any official position on it?
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Maximilian75
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Mortal eyes probably would simply burn at the majesty…
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anna
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I do not believe we would be able to look at a Glorified Jesus with our mortal human eyes. If we were in heaven with the angels and saints, yes. When Jesus rose from the dead, those who were with Him everyday did no know Him.I pray every day that I, my family and friends, which includes all of you on caf, will awake in the presence of the Glorified Jesus. God Bless all of you.
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brian_custer
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Thank you, anna 
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johnz123
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I agree with anna. “You can not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live”.
I’ve heard from people who’ve had near death experiences that God told them “not to turn around” because “if you see my face you have to stay (in the afterlife)”.
I’ve heard from people who’ve had near death experiences that God told them “not to turn around” because “if you see my face you have to stay (in the afterlife)”.
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brian_custer
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was the Transformation of Jesus a preview of the glorification of our bodies?
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johnz123
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You mean the Transfiguration of Jesus? I think it was a preview, yes.
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brian_custer
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that’s what i meant. i was going to edit my post
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AIPM1615
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Well, the Apostles didn’t even recognize Jesus when he appeared to them. But then there’s Paul, who was instantly blinded when Jesus paid him a visit. It seems to vary.
I don’t know if we can really deduce the “physical properties” of a glorified body, let alone that of God himself. He has the nail marks but presumably otherwise is fine. He can enter locked rooms and do all kinds of cool tricks.
It’s speculation IMHO.
I don’t know if we can really deduce the “physical properties” of a glorified body, let alone that of God himself. He has the nail marks but presumably otherwise is fine. He can enter locked rooms and do all kinds of cool tricks.
It’s speculation IMHO.
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FrDavid96
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Yes, we do know. Although we don’t know details such as what His eyes looked like or what His hair was like or his shirt size.
He looks exactly as He did at the Resurrection. Once that happened, His body was perfect and His body is unchanging and unchangeable for all eternity.
After the Resurrection that same exact unchangeable body Ascended into Heaven. That same body is likewise unchanged, and unchangeable for all eternity.
po18guy
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Peter, James and John recognized Him at the Transfiguration, even though His countenance was changed and his clothes purest white. Of course, the four of them were the only ones present until the vision of Moses and Elijah appeared.
Speaking of which, imagine that, as a pious Jew, you had heard all your life about these legendary men - but more than legends - chosen by God to shepherd His people and carry his word to them. For 1,250 or so years, their names had been on the lips of the devout.
All of a sudden, there they are! A few feet away - and no living person for over 1,000 years had seen them! Their appearance revealed only to the three chief Apostles. Is it any wonder that Peter was babbling at the sight? Wouldn’t we be utterly shocked - most likely speechless, as James and John were?
Back to the subject at hand: The two disciples en route to Emmaus, having spent perhaps the past three years with our Lord, failed to recognize Him either by appearance or by voice. Only in the breaking of the bread did they know Him.
In the upper room, when He appeared through the locked doors (or walls or ceiling or floor), they thought he was a ghost. Saint Thomas, who was ready to die with Him in Jerusalem, had to poke and probe those holy wounds before exhibiting credulity.
Only then were Thomas’ eyes and understanding opened. But, we have a preview of Him right now! He appears in the eyes and faces of those around us, of those in need, of those we love, of those who love us, and especially, in the faces of those whom we find it the most difficult to love.
Speaking of which, imagine that, as a pious Jew, you had heard all your life about these legendary men - but more than legends - chosen by God to shepherd His people and carry his word to them. For 1,250 or so years, their names had been on the lips of the devout.
All of a sudden, there they are! A few feet away - and no living person for over 1,000 years had seen them! Their appearance revealed only to the three chief Apostles. Is it any wonder that Peter was babbling at the sight? Wouldn’t we be utterly shocked - most likely speechless, as James and John were?
Back to the subject at hand: The two disciples en route to Emmaus, having spent perhaps the past three years with our Lord, failed to recognize Him either by appearance or by voice. Only in the breaking of the bread did they know Him.
In the upper room, when He appeared through the locked doors (or walls or ceiling or floor), they thought he was a ghost. Saint Thomas, who was ready to die with Him in Jerusalem, had to poke and probe those holy wounds before exhibiting credulity.
Only then were Thomas’ eyes and understanding opened. But, we have a preview of Him right now! He appears in the eyes and faces of those around us, of those in need, of those we love, of those who love us, and especially, in the faces of those whom we find it the most difficult to love.
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