The Transfiguration: Why Christ Gave His Disciples Beauty
By Kristen Ziccarelli Today, August 6, the Feast of the Transfiguration, commemorates one of the most mysterious moments in Christ's public ministry. Ascending Mount Tabor with Peter, James, and John, Jesus is transfigured before them. His face shines "like the sun," and His garments become dazzling white, Moses and Elijah appear beside Him, and the Father's voice declares, "This is my beloved Son. . . .listen to Him." Peter immediately responds, "Lord, it is good that we are here." The Transfiguration is recounted in all three of the Synoptic Gospels. It happens in the final year of Jesus's…
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