Shine the Light of Jesus
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Transfiguration Sunday
First Reading: Exodus 34:29-35
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 99:1-2, 3&5, 6-7, 8-9
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Gospel Reading: Luke 9:28-36
Homily by +Romie- Jun Peñalosa
In his homily at Sunday Mass in Saint Michael Kalibo, +Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa encouraged us to shine the light of Jesus. On this Transfiguration Sunday, we celebrate how God reveals the glory we are destined to inherit. When we choose to follow Jesus, He transforms us into His image and likeness.
However, our walk with the Lord is often hindered by sin, which can dim our light. Like a dirty mirror, we cannot fully reflect the brilliance of God’s love. To truly shine the light of Jesus, we must embrace His love and live it out. Although this is not always easy, Jesus calls us not only to love those who love us but also to love our enemies. True love means ordering our lives for the good of others, and it serves as the foundation of our spiritual growth. To love authentically, we must spend time with God—through prayer and by listening to His Word.
Let us shine the light of Jesus every day through our actions and love. As we press forward toward our ultimate goal, let us remember that “the joy of the Lord is our strength.” If God can love us unconditionally, surely we too can love others in the same way.
