by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 29, 2012 | Reflections
According to St. Vincent de Paul, it is not enough to love God, if my neighbor does not love him. This conviction derives from the teaching that the whole law and the prophets depend on love of God and neighbor. The saint also quotes Rom. 13:8: “The one who loves...
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 21, 2012 | Reflections
After receiving God’s call announcing to her that she will be the mother of the Messiah, Mary sets out alone. A new life in the service of her son Jesus starts for her. She goes “in haste,” with resolve. She feels the need to share her joy with her cousin...
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 14, 2012 | Reflections
The preaching of the Baptist shook the conscience of many. That desert prophet was saying in a loud voice what they were feeling in their hearts: it was necessary to change, to return to God, to prepare oneself to welcome the Messiah. Some approached him with this...
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 7, 2012 | Reflections
Over the centuries, the Baptist has become a call that keeps urging us to prepare ways that will allow us to welcome Jesus among us. Read more Read: Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior (Phil. 3:20)
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Nov 30, 2012 | Reflections
The end is put before our consideration at the beginning of the new liturgical year. Read more To read: Indignation and hope