6 AUGUST 08

THE FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD

TUESDAY AFTER TRINITY XI

6 AUGUST 08

LECTIONARY READINGS

Morning Prayer: Psalm 27; Exodus 34:29-end; II Corinthians 3

Holy Eucharist: 2 Peter 1:13-18; Luke 9:28-36

Evening Prayer: Psalm 97, 99; I Kings 19:1-12; II Corinthians 4:1-6

REFLECTION

From a Sermon by St. Leo the Pope

"The Lord took chosen witnesses, and in thei rpresence revealed his glory. That is to say, the form of body which he had in common with other men, he so transfigured with light, that his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment became exceeding white, even as snow. Now the chief purpose of this Transfiguration was to remove from the hearts of the disciples their fear of the Cross. So, before their eyes, was unveiled the splendour of his hidden majesty, that the lowliness of his freely-chosen suffering might now confound their faith. But nonetheless there was also thus set forth, by the providence of God, a sure and certain hope for holy Church, whereby the whole Body of Christ should know with what great a change it is yet to be honoured. For the members of that Body whose Head hath already been transfigured in light may promise themselves a share in his glory."

***From The Anglican Breviary***

THE COLLECT FOR THE FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION

O God, who on the mount didst reveal to chosen witnesses thine only-begotten Son wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistering; Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may be permitted to behold the King in his beauty, who with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.

THE COLLECT FOR THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

O God, who declarest thy almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity; Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace, that we, running the way of thy commandments, may obtain thy gracious promises, and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

SAINT OF THE DAY

None for today