Tuesday, August 6, 2024

In the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ

The Latin phrase "In Transfiguratione Domini Nostri Jesu Christi" translates to "In the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ" in English. This phrase is often used in religious contexts, particularly in reference to the biblical event of the Transfiguration of Jesus.

The Transfiguration of Jesus is an event reported in the New Testament in which Jesus is transfigured (or metamorphosed) and becomes radiant upon a mountain. This event is considered a major milestone in the narrative of the life of Jesus.

Additionally, "In festo transfigurationis Domini nostri Jesu Christi" is a piece composed by Franz Liszt. The title of this composition also refers to the Transfiguration of Jesus.

Here's a summary of the account from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 17:1-13):

- After six days, Jesus took Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.

- There, Jesus was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.

- Just then, Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.

- Peter suggested to Jesus that they should build three shelters—one for Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

- While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him, I am well pleased. Listen to him!”

- The disciples fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up. Don’t be afraid.” - When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.

- As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus instructed them not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had been raised from the dead.

The Transfiguration is understood to have been the revelation of the eternal glory of the second person of the Trinity, which was normally veiled during Christ’s life on earth⁵. It's a significant event in the life of Jesus and is celebrated in many Christian traditions.

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(2) Matthew 17 NIV - The Transfiguration - After six days - Bible Gateway. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2017&version=NIV.

(3) Luke 9:28-36 NIV - The Transfiguration - Bible Gateway. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%209:28-36&version=NIV.

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(5) Transfiguration of Jesus - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transfiguration_of_Jesus.

(6) Anno Domini - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anno_Domini.

(7) In festo transfigurationis Domini nostri Jesu Christi, S.188 (Liszt .... https://imslp.org/wiki/In_festo_transfigurationis_Domini_nostri_Jesu_Christi,_S.188_%28Liszt,_Franz%29.

(8) In Transfiguratione Domini Nostri Iesu Christi. https://www.infocatolica.com/blog/fidesetratio.php/1008061039-in-transfiguratione-domini-no.

(9) About Relics | DNJC. https://www.dnjc.org/about-relics.

(10) THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST - Windsor Latin Mass. http://www.windsorlatinmass.org/whdout/11tfg.pdf.

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