Today’s Gospel proclamation describes the transfiguration of Jesus, the glorious manifestation of the hidden Messiah. God confirms who Jesus is; “This is my Son, whom I love; listen to him.” (Mark 9:8) Remember we too are sons and daughters of God adopted into the family of God through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. At Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons and daughters of God (CCC 1213). Let us hold on to this revelation, abandoning all other identifications, feelings and thoughts. The first reading describes the importance of taming the tongue. Let us examine our conscience, do we swear as a habit? Do we swear false oaths, use abusive, shameful or boastful language? Have we given attention to the slips of our tongue? Have we gossiped, used words that hurt others? Or have we used our tongue to praise and worship God and draw blessings upon the world? Let us give the truth of ourselves to Jesus. He will empower us to tame our tongue and lead us in the path of perfection.

Prayer: Abba Father, may the revelation of divine childhood be the reality in my heart. Amen