Daily Readings - Wed Aug 06 2025

First Reading - Daniel 7.9-10, 13-14 or 2 Peter 1.16-19

⁹I watched until thrones were set up, and the ancient of days sat down. His garment was radiant like snow, and the hair of his head like clean wool; his throne was flames of fire, its wheels had been set on fire¹⁰A river of fire rushed forth from his presence. Thousands upon thousands ministered to him, and ten thousand times hundreds of thousands attended before him. The trial began, and the books were opened¹³I watched, therefore, in the vision of the night, and behold, with the clouds of heaven, one like a son of man arrived, and he approached all the way to the ancient of days, and they presented him before him¹⁴And he gave him power, and honor, and the kingdom, and all peoples, tribes, and languages will serve him. His power is an eternal power, which will not be taken away, and his kingdom, one which will not be corrupted

2 Peter

Chapter 1

¹⁶For it was not by following fanciful doctrines that we made known to you the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were made eyewitnesses of his greatness¹⁷For he received honor and glory from God the Father, whose voice descended to him from the magnificent glory: "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.¹⁸We also heard this voice conveyed from heaven, when we were with him on the holy mountain¹⁹And so, we have an even firmer prophetic word, to which you would do well to listen, as to a light shining within a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar rises, in your hearts

Luke

Chapter 9

²⁸And it happened that, about eight days after these words, he took Peter and James and John, and he ascended onto a mountain, so that he might pray²⁹And while he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his vestment became white and shining³⁰And behold, two men were talking with him. And these were Moses and Elijah, appearing in majesty³¹And they spoke of his departure, which he would accomplish at Jerusalem³²Yet truly, Peter and those who were with him were weighed down by sleep. And becoming alert, they saw his majesty and the two men who were standing with him³³And it happened that, as these were departing from him, Peter said to Jesus: "Teacher, it is good for us to be here. And so, let us make three tabernacles: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah." For he did not know what he was saying³⁴Then, as he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them. And as these were entering into the cloud, they were afraid³⁵And a voice came from the cloud, saying: "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.³⁶And while the voice was being uttered, Jesus was found to be alone. And they were silent and told no one, in those days, any of these things, which they had seen

Sermon

The readings today invite us to reflect on the majesty of God and the profound revelation of Jesus Christ as the Son of God. In the first reading from Daniel, we are presented with a vision of the Ancient One, a symbol of God’s eternal sovereignty, and the Son of Man, who is given dominion and glory. This vision is a prophetic glimpse into the ultimate triumph of God’s kingdom, where all nations and peoples will acknowledge His eternal rule. The imagery of the throne, the river of fire, and the heavenly court emphasizes the awe-inspiring power and justice of God. In the Gospel, Luke describes the Transfiguration of Jesus, where Peter, James, and John witness the divine glory of Christ. The presence of Moses and Elijah, representing the Law and the Prophets, underscores the fulfillment of God’s plan in Jesus. The voice from the cloud, declaring Jesus as the beloved Son, reinforces His unique relationship with the Father and His authority over all creation. This moment of transfiguration is a revelation of Jesus’ true identity and a call to trust in His mission, even as He prepares to face the cross. These readings remind us that our lives are rooted in God’s eternal plan. Just as the disciples were called to listen to Jesus, we too are invited to surrender to His will and trust in His providence. In our daily lives, we often face moments of uncertainty or fear, but the Transfiguration encourages us to seek a deeper union with God through prayer and contemplation. Let us ask for the grace to see beyond the challenges of this world and to behold the glory of God in all things. May we, like the disciples, emerge from our own “mountaintop” experiences with renewed faith and courage to follow Christ, no matter the cost.