Luke 9:28-36 – The Transfiguration
We all have those times where we really don’t know how to react to something. I can easily just babble away or just look baffled (which I’d like to think gives the impression of deep thought!) So, I can really identify with Peter in today’s Gospel. His reaction to the Transfiguration is really interesting and relatable. I suspect I’d have babbled like he did! But there’s much more to what he says.
The very human reaction to this epic experience helps me remember that encountering the divine in our daily lives can really leave us utterly unsure as to how to react. Thankfully Peter shows us that this is ok and those seemingly inadequate reactions are more relevant than we might think.
The Luke text always strikes me with its magnificence and power, and the authentic responses of the disciples, reminding me of God’s awesome power which can dramatically puncture and transform our lives at any time in unexpected ways.. This is exciting and challenging, but this also directs us to Jesus, reiterating who he is. God is giving us an anchor to cling to. At a time where there seems to be so much that is difficult and worrying, this is invaluable.
This Sunday we have Holy Communion at All Saints, as well as the chance to be crafty at Creative Church at St Mary’s. In addition, we have our service of Choral Evensong at St Mary’s at 6.30 which will continue the theme of the Transfiguration.
Please find attached the Readings for this Sunday and the weekly sheets with more details of the coming weeks activities.
Sunday 6 August
10.00 – Creative Church: St Marys
10.30 – Holy Communion with Junior Church :All Saints
6.30pm – Evensong: St Marys
The Week Ahead
Wednesday 9th August – 9am Celtic Morning Prayer : All Saints
Thursday 10th August 10am Holy Communion: St Marys
Saturday 12th August 12.00 – 2pm:Saturday Lunches: St Marys
Sunday 13th August
8.00 – Holy Communion: All Saints
10.00 – Holy Communion :St Marys
10.30 Muddy Messy Church: All Saints
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all evermore. Amen
Blessings
Rev Kester de Oliveira
St Mary's, Fishponds 