Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Matthew 17:1-13

## Roman Catholic Lens Reading of Matthew 17:1-13

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

In the Roman Catholic Lens, we read Matthew 17:1-13 as a profound revelation of Christ’s divine nature and the foreshadowing of His Resurrection. This passage, the Transfiguration, unveils Jesus’ glory to Peter, James, and John, affirming His identity as the Son of God. We see this event as a pivotal moment in salvation history, illustrating the continuity of the Law and the Prophets in Moses and Elijah, and culminating in the voice of God the Father affirming the Sonship of Christ. The Transfiguration is a foretaste of the Resurrection, reminding us of the glorification that awaits those who are faithful to Christ.

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