Jesus has become poor so that we may be rich by his poverty. He chooses but the poor on the outskirts to witness to...
Ross Dizon
Brim with Jesus’ Justice and Love
Jesus is King David’s just shoot. He comes to make the earth brim with justice. How he wishes that we get the name...
Kingly and Faithful Witnesses to the Truth
Jesus is the King that God has raised. Hence, his kingdom is not from this world of lies. And he expects his...
Worship of God in Spirit and Truth
Only through Christ can we give to the Father the pleasing worship in Spirit and truth. And we come to the one who alone suffices only through Jesus. In Jerusalem, magi from the east ask a question. They want to know where the newborn king of the Jews is and to...
Awesome and Alluring Blessing
Jesus is our only Savior, and he saves in an awesome and alluring way. He will bless us when as priests through our baptism, we invoke his name upon one another. There is no other name by which salvation comes to us but the name of Jesus. And since he is our all...
Light for our Path Is the Word of God
The creative and sustaining Word, made flesh and dwelling among us, is the true light that enlightens everyone. The comforting oracle through prophet Isaiah comes to fulfillment with the coming of Jesus. In him, too, the great light that people walking in...
Presence of the Mighty God among Us
Jesus, our Savior, is the presence of God among us. Are we Christians the presence of Jesus in the world? The name of the Messiah, of the Lord’s Anointed, is Jesus. His name shows that his mission is to save his people from their sins. Hence, his presence means...
Darkness and Black Clouds that Are Menacing
Jesus is the great light that shines on those who dwell in darkness. John is “under pressure.” Although relatively young, he feels death is lurking in the darkness. The executioner can come any time to take the prisoner away. And the darkness of prison and impending...
Voice Demanding Justice, Mercy and Peace
The voice of Jesus is an invitation to the kingdom of God. And the voice of the disciples should be but an echo of their Teacher’s voice. The Forerunner considers himself as a voice shouting out the same message that the one he precedes will also preach: Repent, for...
Coming Soon for Us to Watch, Now Showing
The Son of Man comes and he does not want his coming to catch us unprepared. We do not know when our Lord is coming. That is why we have to be continually watchful and always prepared. Yes, Jesus wants us to focus on his coming. Of course, this would be hard for us...
King Unlike All Other Kings Undoubtedly
Jesus is King! How do we react to this proclamation? As an assembly, the elders of the people, the chief priests and the scribes bring Jesus before Pilate. After hearing the charges, the Roman prefect asks Jesus if he is the king of the Jews. Jesus answers him,...
Perseverance in Seeking the Kingdom
Jesus is the sublime example of the person who attains salvation through perseverance in fostering the kingdom of God. Jesus says, “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you besides.” But he does not only preach;...
