First reading
Genesis 12:1–4
All the tribes of the earth shall bless themselves by you.
Responsorial psalm
Psalm 32(33):4–5, 18–20, 22
R. Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.
Second reading
2 Timothy 1:8–10
God calls and enlightens us.
Gospel acclamation
Matthew 17:5
From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: this is my beloved Son, hear him.
Gospel
Matthew 17:1–9
His face shone like the sun.
Images from the Word
- Transfigured
- Beloved
- Listen to him
- Leave
- Called us to be holy
Liturgical notes
Though holy in its origin, [the People of God] nevertheless grows continually in holiness by its conscious, active, and fruitful participation in the mystery of the Eucharist.
—General Instruction of the Roman Missal, §5
By the waters of baptism and the gift of the Holy Spirit in confirmation, we are the children of God. We are thus empowered to fully share in the celebration of the Eucharist. Our weekly participation in Sunday Mass sustains us in our path of holiness. This participation calls us to be attentive hearers of God’s Word and to offer ourselves in union with the sacrifice of the Mass. Together we unite the sacrifices of the past week with the sacrifice of Calvary, re-presented for us here and now for our redemption.
‘As we receive these glorious mysteries, we make thanksgiving to you, O Lord, for allowing us while still on earth to be partakers even now of the things of heaven.’
—prayer after Communion