Jesus it is who teaches us by word and by deed to give to God the right thanks that we owe him for the gifts we freely...

by Ross Dizon | November 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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Jesus it is who teaches us by word and by deed to give to God the right thanks that we owe him for the gifts we freely...
by Ross Dizon | Sep 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has redeemed us by his blood. We do not pay, nor can we pay, for our redemption; we receive it freely. Faith is...
by Ross Dizon | Sep 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the only one that his disciples need to know and speak of. From the cross, he proclaims that those who are...
by Ross Dizon | Aug 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus makes one of the citizens and the strangers. In him, there is neither Jew nor Greek, neither slave nor free, neither male nor female. Needs do not know borders, of nation or religion. That is why both Jews and strangers have needs. So, it does not surprise...
by Ross Dizon | Aug 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus does not leave us alone especially in tough times. He stretches out his hand and catches us, so that we may not sink. The disciples go ahead by themselves in a boat. Meanwhile, Jesus dismisses the crowds. He, then, goes up on the mountain by himself to pray. ...
by Ross Dizon | Jul 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is a man for others. That is why he cannot but respond to their needs. To be his disciple means to follow his example. The crowds do not leave Jesus alone. They must take him for someone who is ready to respond to their needs. And those who go to Jesus do not...
by Ross Dizon | Jul 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus teaches us how to pray. He wants us to ask first that the Father’s name be praised, his reign come and his will be done. Self-interest plays no part in Solomon’s prayer. He only asks for wisdom to reign. And the Lord does what he asks. So, Solomon knows what to...
by Ross Dizon | Jul 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Kindly is Jesus, slow to anger and full of mercy. He gives us the good hope for salvation, peace and security. Every cloud has a silver lining. So, it is not all bad that the devil brings evil into the world that God created good. But the kindly Son of Man does not...
by Ross Dizon | Jul 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the one who sows the word of the Kingdom. And he wants his followers to be eager and high-spirited sowers that he is. The wise and the learned say Jesus blasphemes, breaks the law and is possessed by the devil (Mk 2, 7. 24; 3, 22). But the simple folks...
by Ross Dizon | Jun 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is meek and lowly. And he asks us to learn from him, so that we may find rest. The Gospel reading last Sunday spoke about how much it would cost to follow Jesus (Mt 10, 37-42). And the Teacher demanded complete loyalty. Even if it meant painful break with the...
by Ross Dizon | Jun 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Suffering Servant of the Lord. Those who truly know him do not have illusions about him. The Teacher gives the Twelve full disclosure. For he does not want them to have illusions about how much it costs to be an apostle. After all, this is what calling...
by Ross Dizon | Jun 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is and will always be with us until the end of the age. We put our trust in him and in his words when we are afraid. Jesus tells the Twelve that no disciple is above his teacher. That is to say, those who are like wolves will call them names and speak ill of...