Jesus is a stronghold for the oppressed. He wants us to shield the helpless. And he commands us to count those who...
Ross Dizon
Indifference is Dehumanizing and Damning
by Ross Dizon | September 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jesus is God's resounding “no” to indifference toward the needy. The parable of the unnamed rich man and poor Lazarus condemns indifference toward the poor and helpless. It is not that the rich man is explicitly unjust. Apparently, it does not bother him that...
Creative and Wise Search for the Kingdom
by Ross Dizon | September 13, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jesus teaches us the creative and wise search first of the kingdom of God and his righteousness. Undoubtedly, the children of this world look for the power and glory of all the kingdoms of the world very shrewdly and in a creative way. To verify this, one only needs...
Sinners We Human Beings All Are
by Ross Dizon | September 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jesus is one with us sinners. Just like his Father, he takes no pleasure in our death, but rather in our conversion, that we may live. Jesus is concerned about sinners, which shocks the Pharisees and the scribes. They complain, “This man welcomes sinners and eats...
Way that Leads to Truth and Gives Life
by Ross Dizon | August 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jesus guides our feet into the way of the Kingdom of God. Great crowds follow Jesus who is on his way to Jerusalem. But quality is more important to him than quantity. Hence, he lays out his demands in a disconcerting way. First, Jesus demands that those who seek...
Wholeness and Unity of the Body of Christ
by Ross Dizon | Sep 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus gives spiritual gifts to us who gather in his name. He expects us to keep the wholeness and unity of the Spirit...
Helpless, Wounded, Not Knowledgeable, but Chosen
by Ross Dizon | Sep 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus saves and shelters those who are helpless as are children. He puts his arms around them, heals them and feeds...
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