ISB ~ Luke 9 v28 - 36

The Transfiguration has three levels of significance. (1) Christ reveals his glory to offset the shock of his first Passion prediction (9:22). (2) The Father’s voice, the chosen Son, and the cloud of the Spirit manifest the presence of the Blessed Trinity. (3) The prophets Moses and Elijah testify that Jesus will fulfill the Law and prophets of the OT. This episode also parallels Yahweh’s manifestation to Moses on Mt. Sinai (CCC 554-56, 697). See note on Mt 17:1-8.

• Allegorically (St. Hilary, In Matt. 17):Christ invites three companions up the mountain to signify the salvation of mankind. As the human family stems from the three sons of Noah—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—so its elevation to glory is represented by Peter, James, and John ascending the mountain into the divine presence.