ACC ~ Mark 9 v2b

HE ADAPTED TO OUR EYES THE SIGHT OF HIMSELF

EPHREM THE SYRIAN:

The Lord who is beyond measure measures out nourishment to all,

adapting to our eyes the sight of himself,

to our hearing his voice,

His blessing to our appetite,

His wisdom to our tongue.

HYMNS ON PARADISE 9.27.[1]

WHAT WAS DISCLOSED

CHRYSOSTOM: He disclosed, it is said, a glimpse of the Godhead. He manifested to them the God who was dwelling among them. [1] EUTROPIUS, AND THE VANITY OF RICHES, HOMILY 2. [2]

[1] Cf. Ps 68:18.

[2] TLG 2062.142, 52.404.53-55; NPNF 1 9:258*.

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[1]HOP 146. Divine revelation generously adapts itself to our limited capacity to receive it.