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The Transfiguration of the Lord of Sunday August 6, 2023

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August 6, 2023

(Cf. Matthew 17:5)
In a resplendent cloud the Holy Spirit appeared. The Father’s voice was heard: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.

Texts of the day

Texts of the day

Sunday August 6, 2023 Other dates
First reading

Reading (Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14)

As I watched: Thrones were set up     and the Ancient One took his throne. His clothing was bright as snow,     and the hair on his head as white as wool; His throne was flames of fire,...

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Psalm

Responsorial Psalm  (Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9)

The LORD is king; let the earth rejoice;     let the many islands be glad. Clouds and darkness are round about him,     justice and judgment are the foundation of his throne. R.  The mountains melt like wax...

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Second reading

Second reading  (2 Peter 1:16-19)

Beloved: We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the...

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Gospel

Gospel  (Matthew 17:1-9)

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother, John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone...

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Transfiguring power

The voice in the cloud repeats, almost verbatim, the words Jesus first heard from the heavens at his baptism: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Parents, take note—do not hesitate to repeat this message to...

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