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Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen. Luke 9:28-36 

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O wondrous Creator who breathed on creation

causing the waters to cover the whole earth

making the waves crash and streams sing

help us to listen to  your son's voice.

The world is chaos and wrapped in fear

the pandemic has taken us from others

isolation and loneliness overwhelm us

help us to listen to your son's voice.

We have been dazzled by bright lights

persuaded to consume and be selfish

yet you remind us that love is the way

help us to listen to your son's voice.

Where we are weak, make us strong

where selfish, make us humble

where we would covet, let us share

help us to listen to your son's voice. Amen