Reflection - The Transfiguration

Webmaster • August 6, 2023

A Glimpse of Heavenly Glory The Transfiguration also offers us a foretaste of heaven, where we will behold God face to face in all of His glory. In our earthly journey, we often struggle to grasp the fullness of God’s presence and the reality of the afterlife. However, the Transfiguration reminds us that one day, in heaven, we will experience the radiant splendor of God’s divine presence. Like the apostles on Mount Tabor, we too will witness the glory of the Risen Christ, which will surpass anything we can currently comprehend.


The Feast of the Transfiguration calls us to embrace the call to holiness. As we contemplate the glorified Christ, we are invited to renew our commitment to living lives of virtue and grace. Just as the apostles were transformed by their encounter with the transfigured Christ, we are called to be transfigured by our encounter with Him in the Eucharist and through prayer. This transformation is an ongoing process, as we seek to become more like Christ and reflect His light to the world.


The Feast of the Transfiguration is a profound celebration of Jesus’ divine nature and His ultimate triumph over sin and death. As we meditate on this event, we are reminded of the heavenly glory that awaits us and the transformative power of encountering Christ in our lives. Let us strive to follow the example of Peter, James, and John, embracing the call to holiness and allowing Christ’s light to shine through us, so that others may also catch a glimpse of the glory that awaits those who faithfully follow Him. May the Feast of the Transfiguration inspire us to draw closer to Christ and become bearers of His love and light in the world.


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Themes for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord


• The Transfiguration of Jesus: The gospel describe the moment when Jesus is transfigured before His disciples on a mountain, revealing His divine glory and reinforcing His identity as the Son of God.


• The Presence of Moses and Elijah: During the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah appear and speak with Jesus, rep resenting the Law and the Prophets, and affirming Jesus’ fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies and His authority.


• Peter’s Response and Revelation: Peter’s reaction to the Transfiguration shows his awe and desire to commemorate the event, highlighting the disciples’ struggle to fully comprehend Jesus’ divine nature.


• God’s Voice from the Cloud: God’s voice affirms Jesus as His beloved Son and commands the disciples to listen to Him, underscoring Jesus’ unique role as God’s chosen Messiah and the authoritative source of divine revelation.


• Secrecy and Timing: Jesus instructs the disciples not to reveal the Transfiguration until after His resurrection, indicating the importance of timing and the gradual unveiling of His identity and mission.


* Confirmation of Jesus’ Identity: The Transfiguration serves as a significant confirmation of Jesus’ identity as the Son of God, preparing the disciples for the challenges ahead and strengthening their faith.


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Stations of the Cross

By Webmaster • February 21, 2026
From Monday 23rd February 2026 and every Monday during Lent there we will start at 7pm in the Blessed Sacrament Church, Gorseinon.  All Welcome.

Passion Plays

By Webmaster • February 21, 2026
Clydach Players Passion Play 2026 Local dates as follows:- Feb 27th -St Nicholas Townhill Swansea; March 8th - St Benedict’s Clydach Swansea; March 27th - Our Lady Queen of Peace Llanelli (All commence at 7 pm) A great opportunity to see the Passion of Christ being performed on its 40th Anniversary. If you haven’t seen it take this opportunity during lent to see this very dramatic and moving portrayal of the last days of our blessed lord. This year our parishioners Jonathan and James will be joined by Maria and Dominic our altar servers

Stop assisted suicide - further action needed!

By Webmaster • February 21, 2026
Please take 30 seconds to stop assisted suicide from being forced into law. Right To Life UK has made an Easy Action tool to email your MP asking them to oppose attempts to force assisted suicide into law by bypassing the House of Lords. Please visit www.righttolife.org.uk/ASCommons2026 to ask your MP to oppose forcing the assisted suicide Bill into law.

Emmaus Discover - Sound of Silence

By Webmaster • February 21, 2026
An event for Year 8 to Year 13 at Belmont Abbey on March 14th 2026. The day will be an experience of monastic life, an opportunity to pray together during Lent, and a chance to get to know other young Catholics. The day is £15pp. See poster for booking details.

Parish Church organ

By Webmaster • February 21, 2026
We have currently collected approximately £2500 toward the full repair of the organ. You will recall that the cost of a full refurbishment of the organ is just over £10,000. If anyone would like to give a donation toward the cost please see Stephen. Also if you made a donation via BACS and did not put organ fund in the reference can you see Stephen so he can identify your amount on the parish bank statement. Many thanks.

Fr. Clement will be away

By Webmaster • February 21, 2026
Fr. Clement is away from Tuesday 24th February 26 until Thursday 12th March 26 . During this time there will be no weekday mass. If a priest is required during this time please contact the parish priest at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Mumbles on 01792 367283.

Emmaus Encounter

By Webmaster • February 21, 2026
The next event run by 'Emmaus Encounter', our ministry to young adults aged 18-30 – is a residential retreat at Belmont Abbey taking place from March 27th to 29th . The retreat costs £150pp, plus a £25 single supplement. The retreat is full board, with a full timetable of activities, including a trip into Hereford on the Saturday to learn about local martyr St John Kemble. See poster in porch for booking details.

Solemnities, Feasts and Memorials this week

By Webmaster • February 21, 2026
23rd - St Polycarp;  27th - St Gregory of Narek

Our Lady's lamp

By Stephen Nessman • February 21, 2026
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 22nd February 2026 Blessed Sacrament Nancy and Ron Powell RIP (SM) St Bride’s No Intention If you wish Our Lady’s Lamp to be lit for a loved one or an intention, please let us know. A donation of £5 is suggested and the candle will be lit all week in the church

Ash Wednesday

By Webmaster • February 15, 2026
A day of penance by fasting and abstinence from meat. Is on 18th February 26. Mass times are as follows: St. Bride’s Church at 9.30am; Blessed Sacrament Church at 6.30pm.