Jesus is the Suffering Servant of God who anoints him with the Spirit. He brings forth justice to the nations. ...
A Vincentian reading of the Sunday readings
Sap of Life, Strength and Fruitfulness
by Ross Dizon | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Ruler and Savior, Lord and Messiah, Good Shepherd
by Ross Dizon | April 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Catch the Good News of Jesus Christ
by Ross Dizon | April 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Read the Signs of Jesus in Our Midst
by Ross Dizon | April 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Nations, All Nations, Will Worship the Lord
by Ross Dizon | Jan 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the light of the nations. That is why to follow him means to welcome Gentiles from all races, tongues,...
Faces of God, of Jesus, of Those in Need
by Ross Dizon | Dec 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus embodies the blessing that God pours out on us through the Holy Spirit. His face shines on us, so that our...
180-degree turn, not 360
by Ross Dizon | May 7, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fourth Sunday of Easter (A), May 11, 2014 – Acts 2, 14a. 36-41; 1 Pt 2, 20b-25; Jn 10, 1-10 You have now returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls (1 Pt 2, 25) There is no salvation outside Jesus. He is the only gate through which we humans enter to abide...
“Your grace and your love are wealth enough for me” (Loyola)
by Ross Dizon | Apr 30, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Third Sunday of Easter (A), May 4, 2014 – Acts 2, 14. 22-33; 1 Pt 1, 17-21; Lk 24, 13-35 You were ransomed … with the precious blood of Christ (1 Pt 1, 18-19) Wrapped up in our worries and interests, we do not recognize the Risen One in the stranger who joins us. But...
No need to be a seer, a speaker or a writer to get respect
by Ross Dizon | Apr 23, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Second Sunday of Easter (A), April 27, 2014 – Acts 2, 42-47; 1 Pt 1, 3-9; Jn 20, 19-31 The Lord added to their number those who were being saved (Acts 2, 47) The Lord is our light and our salvation. Those who receive light and salvation also receive the mission to...
Being well connected
by Ross Dizon | Apr 16, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Easter Sunday (A), April 20, 2014 – Acts 10, 34a. 37-43; Col 3, 1-4; Jn 20, 1-9 Think of what is above (Col 3, 2) The least of us has risen from the dead and is seated at the right hand of God. Now we await his glorious coming and welcoming words, “Come, you who are...
Dying for life
by Ross Dizon | Apr 9, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Palm Sunday of Lent (A), April 13, 2014 – Mt 21, 1-11; Is 50, 4-7; Phil 2, 6-11; Mt 26, 14—27, 66 He took the form of a slave (Phil 2, 7) Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. But he is not here to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom...
Life-giving death
by Ross Dizon | Apr 2, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fifth Sunday of Lent (A), April 6, 2014 – Ez 37, 12-14; Rom 8, 8-11; Jn 11, 1-45 The one who raised Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies (Rom 8, 11) Jesus guarantees life to believers. His love to the end vivifies. Loving as he does, we live...
Blind to the needy, blind to God
by Ross Dizon | Mar 25, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fourth Sunday of Lent (A), March 30, 2014 – 1 Sam 16, 1b. 6-7. 10-13a; Eph 5, 8-14; Jn 9, 1-41 Light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth (Eph 5, 9) Jesus opens the eyes of the blind. We are not blind if we believe in Jesus and go about doing...
The first thing he did was ask
by Ross Dizon | Mar 17, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Third Sunday of Lent (A), March 23, 2014 – Ex 17, 3-7; Rom 5, 1-2. 5-8; Jn 4, 5-42 While we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Rom 5, 8) Jesus lives the true religion. Those who follow his example adore the Father in Spirit and truth. The worship the Father...
Healthy and liberating insecurity
by Ross Dizon | Mar 10, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Second Sunday of Lent (A), March 16, 2014 – Gen 12, 1-4; 2 Tim 1, 8b-10; Mt 17, 1-9 Bear your share of hardship for the gospel (2 Tim 1, 8) Jesus came from the Father and has come into the world to save us. We will be saved if we imitate him, leaving the familiar and...