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| Santissimo Salvatore, have mercy on us |
August 6th is the Feast of the Santissimo Salvatore della Trasfigurazione (Most Holy Savior of the Transfiguration), which commemorates the revelation of Christ's divine glory to the Apostles Peter, James and John on Mount Tabor. The feast was universally recognized by Pope Callixtus III in 1456 in commemoration of the Siege of Belgrade, when the Christian forces led by John Hunyadi and San Giovanni da Capistrano broke the siege and routed the Ottoman invaders. In celebration, I’m posting a prayer for the Transfiguration of Our Lord. The accompanying photo of Santissimo Salvatore (Most Holy Savior) di Montella, courtesy of Anthony Scillia, was taken at Holy Saviour Church in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
A prayer for the Transfiguration of Our Lord
At the Transfiguration, Father, You showed Jesus in glory, a glimpse of what His disciples would see in His risen life. Bless us in our humanity, with an awareness of Your presence, leading us to share in Your divine life even in our daily struggle. Help us to deepen our knowledge of the Law and the Prophets, channels of Your grace throughout history, and signposts for our journey. Amen.
