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FORMATION 2005

 

 

 

segment NO 7

theme:   Fourth mystery of light – The Transfiguration of Jesus

 

call to prayer & opening prayer: As for the Order Prayers     

intention:         “May we allow the presence of Christ in our lives to transform us into true disciples of him”

 

word of reflection:  Reflect on the following words of the Pope:

The Mysteries of Light

The mystery of light par excellence is the Transfiguration, traditionally believed to have taken place on Mount Tabor. The glory of the Godhead shines forth from the face of Christ as the Father commands the astonished Apostles to “listen to him” (cf. Lk 9:35 and parallels) and to prepare to experience with him the agony of the Passion, so as to come with him to the joy of the Resurrection and a life transfigured by the Holy Spirit.  

John Paul II, Rosarium Virginis Mariae – The Rosary of the Virgin Mary  #21

Silence

Listening and meditation are nourished by silence. After the announcement of the mystery and the proclamation of the word, it is fitting to pause and focus one's attention for a suitable period of time on the mystery concerned, before moving into vocal prayer. A discovery of the importance of silence is one of the secrets of practicing contemplation and meditation. One drawback of a society dominated by technology and the mass media is the fact that silence becomes increasingly difficult to achieve. Just as moments of silence are recommended in the Liturgy, so too in the recitation of the Rosary it is fitting to pause briefly after listening to the word of God, while the mind focuses on the content of a particular mystery.

John Paul II, Rosarium Virginis Mariae – The Rosary of the Virgin Mary  #31

Allow a few moments reflective silence

 

 

Leader:     The Fourth Luminous Mystery – The Transfiguration of Jesus. In this Mystery of Light par excellence, the apostles behold the glory of Jesus, glory as of the only Son from the Father (Jn 2, 14), and are offered a lightning-like glimpse of the Godhead's majesty shining from the face of Christ. The "ordinary" Jesus who ate and drank with them is now revealed as the beloved Son, the Chosen, who converses familiarly with Moses and Elijah of what soon awaits him in Jerusalem. Peter's stammered, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; let us make three booths…" perhaps reveals the apostles' desire to bask in Jesus' present glory, and leave behind the growing hostility of the Master's enemies, the darkness which is seeking to overcome the light. But soon, Moses and Elijah disappear, and they see only Jesus, no longer transformed, and descend from the mountain to face the stark reality of Jesus' words, "The Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him..." which crescendo with "and he will be raised on the third day." Jesus' Transfiguration was meant to prepare the apostles for the agony of his Passion and Death, so as to come with him to the joy of the Resurrection.

The Word of God is now proclaimed

 

 

word of god

The Gospel according to Luke 9: 29-35

The Word of God is now read aloud slowly and prayerfully

Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was in prayer, his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. Two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, appearing in glory and speaking of the exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem. Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.... While he was still speaking, a cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my chosen Son; listen to him."

After a brief time of reflection  the prayer continues:

Leader & all:  Our Father…

 

Leader:           The uncreated of light of glory within Christ Jesus is also within us. It's revealed to the world every time we suffer for the sake of loving others and offer our pain to Jesus for their healing and redemption. By striving to do good when it's difficult, we can be purified from our own sinfulness, and become evermore closely united to Jesus, to His suffering and resurrection.

 

Leader & all:  Hail Mary  (10 times)

 

Leader:           For the gift of joining our sufferings to Christ’s so as to receive with Him the joy of the Resurrection and a life transfigured by the Holy Spirit, we give praise to God:

 

Leader & all:  Glory be to the Father…

 

The meeting proceeds

 

closing prayers:  As for the Order Prayers at the Closing of the Meeting.

 

 

 

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