The Fourth Mystery of Light: The Transfiguration

Pictured above: Detail from The Transfiguration by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzi). 1518-20. Pinacoteca, Vatican.

Jesus' true identity as God's Son is revealed to Peter, James, and John. A Desire for Holiness is associated with this mystery.

1. Jesus took Peter, John and James, and went up onto a mountain to pray. (Luke 9:28)
   
   
2. [Jesus] was transfigured before their eyes. His face became as dazzling as the sun, his clothes as radiant as light.
   (Matthew 17:2)
   
   
3. Suddenly two men were talking with [Jesus] – Moses and Elijah. They appeared in glory and spoke of his passage, which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem. (Luke 9:30–31)
   
   
4. Then Peter spoke to Jesus, "Rabbi, how good it is for us to be here!" (Mark 9:5)
   
   
5. A cloud came and overshadowed them, and the disciples grew fearful as the others entered it. (Luke 9:34)
   
   
6. Then from the cloud came a voice which said, "This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him." (Luke 9:35)
   
   
7. When they heard this the disciples fell forward on the ground, overcome with fear. (Matthew 17:6)
   
   
8. Jesus came toward them and laying his hand on them, said, "Get up! Do not be afraid." When they looked up they did not see anyone but Jesus. (Matthew 17:7–8)
   
   
9. As they were coming down the mountain, he strictly enjoined them not to tell anyone what they had seen, before the Son of Man had risen from the dead. (Mark 9:9)
   
   
10. For we were eyewitnesses of his sovereign majesty. He received glory and praise from God the Father when that unique declaration came to him out of the majestic splendor: "This is my beloved Son, on whom my favor rests." We ourselves heard this said from heaven while we were in his company on the holy mountain. (2 Peter 1:17–18)

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Knights of Columbus Bishop Maurice F. Burke Council 4031, Cody, Wyoming.