By Joseph Reciniello, Catholic Exchange, September 1, 2025
Joseph Reciniello is one half of the radio show The Frontline with Joe & Joe, which airs on Veritas Catholic Network, an EWTN affiliate. He has a BS from the University of Scranton, an MS from New Jersey City University, and an MBA from St. Peter’s University. He and his wife, Sabryna, reside in New Jersey with their five children: Teresa, Francesco, Matteo, Gerard, and Maria.
In the Book of Exodus, we hear that every time Moses speaks with God his face becomes radiant.
As Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the commandments in his hands, he did not know that the skin of his face had become radiant while he conversed with the LORD.
I have found that people who are very close to God have a certain light in them—literally, their eyes seem to “shine.” Just watch a clip of Fulton Sheen, a very holy American priest who had a television show in the 1950s and 60s. When he speaks his eyes seem to glow. When I see that in a person, I listen up. But back to Moses . . .
Because he became radiant after his conversations with God, he covered his face with a veil when he walked among his people ….