Luke 9:34 (WEB)
While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud.
Catechism · 3
In the Old Testament
“But only on the mountain of the Transfiguration will Moses and Elijah behold the unveiled face of him whom they sought; "the light of the knowledge of the glory of God [shines] in the face of Christ," crucified and risen.” — Catechism footnote: 2 Cor 4:6; cf. Lk 9:30-35.
"He Ascended into Heaven and is Seated at the Right Hand of the Father"
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“Jesus' final apparition ends with the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory, symbolized by the cloud and by heaven, where he is seated from that time forward at God's right hand.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Acts 1:9; 2:33; 7:56; Lk 9:34-35; 24:51; Ex 13:22; Mk 16:19; Ps 110:1.
"I Believe in the Holy Spirit"
“On the mountain of Transfiguration, the Spirit in the "cloud came and overshadowed" Jesus, Moses and Elijah, Peter, James and John, and "a voice came out of the cloud, saying, 'This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!'"” — Catechism footnote: Lk 9:34-35.
Fathers and councils · 29
Tertullian
“Deservedly, therefore, even while in the flesh, did the Lord show Himself to him, the colleague of His own fasts, no less than to Elijah.” — editor's note: See Matt. xvii. 1–13; Mark ix. 1–13; Luke ix. 28–36.
Read the whole comment“…husbandry is adultery; while, in the revelation of His own glory, He prefers, from among so many saints and prophets, to have with him Moses and Elias—the one a monogamist, the other a voluntary celibate (for Elias was nothing else than John, who came “in the power and spirit of Elias”); while that “man…” — editor's note: See Matt. xvii. 1–8; Mark ix. 2–9; Luke ix. 28–36.
Read the whole comment“You ought to be very much ashamed of yourself on this account too, for permitting him to appear on the retired mountain in the company of Moses and Elias, whom he had come to destroy.” — editor's note: Luke ix. 28–36.
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Gregory of Nazianzus
“Light was That Godhead Which was shewn upon the Mount to the disciples—and a little too strong for their eyes.” — editor's note: Luke ix. 32, 34.
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Catena Aurea on Luke
- Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on Luke
While Christ is engaged in prayer, Peter is heavy with sleep, for he was weak, and did what was natural to man; as it is said, But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep. But when they awake, they…
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on Luke
Or, by the word sleep, he means that strange maze that fell upon them by reason of the vision. For it was not night time, but the exceeding brightness of the light weighed down their weak eyes.
Read the whole comment - Ambrose of MilanCatena Aurea on Luke
For the incomprehensible brightness of the Divine nature oppresses our bodily senses. For if the sight of the body is unable to contain the sun’s ray when opposite to the eyes which behold it, how can the corruption…
Read the whole comment - Cyril of AlexandriaCatena Aurea on Luke
For perhaps holy Peter imagined that the kingdom of heaven was at hand, and therefore it seemed good to him to abide on the mount.
Read the whole comment - John DamasceneCatena Aurea on Luke
It were not good for thee, Peter, that Christ should abide there, for if He had remained, the promise made to thee would never receive its accomplishment. For neither wouldest thou have obtained the keys of the…
Read the whole comment - Ambrose of MilanCatena Aurea on Luke
But Peter distinguished not only by earnest feeling, but also by devout deeds, wishing like a zealous workman to build three tabernacles, offers the service of their united labour; for it follows, Let us make three…
Read the whole comment - John DamasceneCatena Aurea on Luke
But the Lord ordained thee not the builder of tabernacles, but of the universal Church. Thy words have been brought to pass by thy disciples, by thy sheep, in building a tabernacle, not only for Christ, but also for…
Read the whole comment - Cyril of AlexandriaCatena Aurea on Luke
He knew not what he said, for neither was the time come for the end of the world, or for the Saints’ enjoyment of their promised hope. And when the dispensation was now commencing, how was it fitting that Christ…
Read the whole comment - John DamasceneCatena Aurea on Luke
It behoved Him also not to confine the fruit of His incarnation to the service of those only who were on the mount, but to extend it to all believers, which was to be accomplished by His cross and passion.
Read the whole comment - Titus of BostraCatena Aurea on Luke
Peter also was ignorant what he said, seeing that it was not proper to make three tabernacles for the three. For the servants are not received with their Lord, the creature is not placed beside the Creator.
Read the whole comment - Ambrose of MilanCatena Aurea on Luke
Nor does the condition of man in this corruptible body allow of making a tabernacle to God, whether in the soul or in the body, or in any other place; and although he knew not what he said, yet a service was offered…
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on Luke
Or else Peter heard that it was necessary Christ must die, and on the third day rise again, but he saw around him a very remote and solitary place; he supposed therefore that the place had some great protection. For…
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on Luke
Now in what Luke here says of Moses and Elias, And it came to pass as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here, he must not be thought contrary to Matthew and Mark, who have…
Read the whole comment - Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on Luke
But while Peter spake, our Lord builds a tabernacle not made with hands, and enters into it with the Prophets. Hence it is added, While he thus spake there came a cloud and overshadowed them, to shew that He was not…
Read the whole comment - Basil the GreatCatena Aurea on Luke
For the obscurity of the Law had passed away; for as smoke is caused by the fire, so the cloud by light; but because a cloud is the sign of calmness, the rest of the future state is signified by the covering of a cloud.
Read the whole comment - Ambrose of MilanCatena Aurea on Luke
For it is the overshadowing of the divine Spirit which does not darken, but reveals secret things to the hearts of men.
Read the whole comment - OrigenCatena Aurea on Luke
Now His disciples being unable to bear this, fell down, humbled under the mighty hand of God, greatly afraid since they knew what was said to Moses, No man shall see my face, and lice. Hence it follows, And they…
Read the whole comment - Ambrose of MilanCatena Aurea on Luke
Now observe, that the cloud was not black from the darkness of condensed air, and such as to overcast the sky with a horrible gloom, but a shining cloud, from which we were not moistened with rain, but as the voice…
Read the whole comment - Cyril of AlexandriaCatena Aurea on Luke
How then should men suppose Him who is really the Son to be made or created, when God the Father thundered from above, This is my beloved Son! as if He said, Not one of My sons, but He who is truly and by nature My…
Read the whole comment - Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on Luke
Lest in truth any one should suppose that these words, This is my beloved Son, were uttered about Moses or Elias.
Read the whole comment - Ambrose of MilanCatena Aurea on Luke
They then departed, when our Lord’s manifestation had begun. There are three seen at the beginning, one at the end; for faith being made perfect, they are one. Therefore are they also received into the body of…
Read the whole comment - Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on Luke
Now those things which began from the Word, end in the Word. For by this he implies that up to a certain time the Law and the Prophets appear, as here Moses and Elias; but afterwards, at their departure, Jesus is…
Read the whole comment - BedeCatena Aurea on Luke
And mark, that as when our Lord was baptized in Jordan, so also when He was glorified on the Mount, the mystery of the whole Trinity is declared; for His glory which we confess at baptism, we shall see at the…
Read the whole comment - OrigenCatena Aurea on Luke
Now Jesus wishes not those things which relate to His glory to be spoken of before His passion. Hence it follows, And they kept it close. For men would have been offended, especially the multitude, if they saw Him…
Read the whole comment - John DamasceneCatena Aurea on Luke
This also our Lord commands, since He knew His disciples to be imperfect, seeing that they had not yet received the full measure of the Spirit, lest the hearts of others who had not seen should be prostrated by…
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Cross-references · 2
Cited together in John Chrysostom on Luke 9:32–36 (2) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in John Chrysostom on Luke 9:32–36 (2) (Catena Aurea).