6th August 2018 Monday 18th Week of Ordinary Time - The Transfiguration of the Lord

Reflection
Daniel 7:9-10,13-14, 2 Peter 1:16-19, Mark 9:2-10
“Entering into Prayerful Silence”
Jesus knew the odds of a violent end. He knew that He would soon approach His suffering and death as He continued the journey to Jerusalem. Jesus withdrew into solitude with God in prayer, as He sought to draw strength and comfort for His impending end.

What about us? In our struggles with the many responsibilities and difficulties in life, do we set time and space for prayer? Today, as we contemplate on Jesus praying on the mountain, let us increase our desire for prayer where we let ourselves be deeply loved and truly guided by God.

Jesus is the one on whom we need to fix our eyes and follow with greater faithfulness, even in the midst of challenges and difficulties. Jesus is the one to whom we need to listen as He guides us to walk on with determination and single-mindedness in our journey of faith.

Question for reflection:
In this time of silent prayer, what is Jesus’ invitation to me?