Transfiguration of Our Lord (6 August) ~ Dom Prosper Guéranger

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“This is My beloved Son.” On August 6, the Catholic Church celebrates the glorious Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ, when Christ manifested His divine glory upon Mount Tabor before St. Peter, St. James, and St. John. In this profound meditation from The Liturgical Year by Dom Prosper Guéranger, we are invited to look beyond the historical event itself and contemplate the permanent mystery revealed upon the holy mountain. The Transfiguration points toward the glory of Christ, the Resurrection, the destiny of the elect, and our supernatural adoption as children of God. The Church's prayer for this feast asks that we may become fellow heirs of Christ the King and sharers in His bliss. 🙏 PRAYER FOR THE FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION The reading concludes by asking God to enlighten His people and kindle their hearts with the brightness of His grace, so that the mystery manifested in the glory of Christ may increasingly grow within our souls. May we ascend the spiritual mountain. May we turn away from everything that prevents us from following Christ. May the light of His grace transform our souls. And may we one day behold, face to face, the glory that Peter, James, and John were permitted to glimpse upon Mount Tabor. Jesus Christ, King of Glory, have mercy on us. Our Lady, pray for us. St. Peter, pray for us. St. James, pray for us. St. John, pray for us. 00:00 The Transfiguration of Our Lord — August 6 00:21 Prayer of the Church for the Transfiguration 00:53 The Permanent Mystery of the Transfiguration 01:25 The Apostles Commanded to Keep the Vision Secret 01:56 Christ Allows His Glory to Shine Forth 02:13 Christ Revealed Upon the Mountain 02:20 The New Covenant Surpasses Sinai 02:39 Moses and Elijah — The Law and the Prophets 03:00 “This Is My Beloved Son” 03:08 Peter, James & John Witness Christ's Glory 03:34 Why August 6? 04:13 From Epiphany to Transfiguration 04:52 “Arise, Be Enlightened, O Jerusalem” 05:11 The Brilliant Garments of Christ 05:45 The Transfiguration and Resurrection of the Elect 06:35 Our Adoption as Sons of God 07:00 “We Shall Be Like Him” 07:08 The Jordan and Mount Tabor 07:42 The Holy Trinity Revealed 08:21 The Transfiguration Within Our Souls 08:52 Mount Tabor — The Mountain of Divine Love 09:27 The Kingdom of God Is Within Us 09:36 Rising Above the Cares of the World Through Prayer 10:01 “Ascend the Mountain” — St. Ambrose 10:39 The Greatness of Our Christian Vocation 11:13 Ancient Celebration of the Feast in the East 11:37 The Armenian Feast of the Transfiguration 12:22 Origins of the Feast in the West 12:38 Pope Callixtus III and the Universal Feast 13:50 The Victory of Belgrade 14:06 Ancient Western Evidence for the Feast 14:23 Peter the Venerable and the Transfiguration 15:37 The Transfiguration and Our Future Resurrection 16:02 The Ancient Blessing of Grapes 16:48 The Greek Tradition on August 6 17:19 St. Pius V and the Liturgical Office 17:49 Ancient Hymn to Christ's Eternal Glory 18:29 Adam of St. Victor's Hymn to the Transfiguration 19:02 Christ Transfigured Upon Mount Tabor 19:16 A Vision of the Resurrection of the Blessed 20:03 The Father's Voice From the Cloud 20:18 Christ, Light and Salvation of the World 20:43 Christ the Eternal Peace 21:06 “They Saw No Man but Jesus” 21:39 St. John Damascene on the Transfiguration 22:06 The Divine Sun Shines Upon Tabor 22:37 Moses, Elijah & the Apostles 23:11 “Ascend the Holy Heavenly Mountain” 23:50 The Armenian Church Praises the Divine Light 24:07 The Blessed Virgin Mary and the Light of God 24:37 Prayer to Be Worthy of the Divine Vision 24:59 The Heavenly Bridegroom Adorned With Light 25:23 Final Prayer — Kindle Our Hearts With Grace https://sensusfidelium.com/the-liturgical-year-dom-prosper-gueranger/august/august-6-transfiguration-of-our-lord/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #Transfiguration #JesusChrist #TheLiturgicalYear #TransfigurationOfOurLord #MountTabor #DomProsperGueranger #Catholic #CatholicFaith #CatholicChurch #CatholicTradition #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicLiturgy #Jesus #Christ #HolyTrinity #CatholicPrayer #CatholicSpirituality