by Ross Dizon | Mar 22, 2013 | Formation, Reflections
Palm Sunday (C), March 24, 2013 – Lk. 19:28-40; Is. 50:4-7; Phil. 2:6-11; Lk. 22:14 – 23:56 There is excitement in the air. Within sight is the destination that gladdens pilgrims who pine for the house of God (Ps. 122). The “strongly compact” city evokes,...
by Ross Dizon | Mar 21, 2013 | Reflections
Detained by the security forces of the Temple, Jesus no longer has any doubt: the Father has not listened to his wishes to continue to live; his disciples flee, looking out for their own safety. He is alone. His plans are vanishing. Execution awaits him. Jesus’...
by Ross Dizon | Mar 15, 2013 | Reflections
Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C — 2103 The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand (Mk. 1:15)It is early morning and already those reputed to be important try to ruin the Teacher’s day. They have in mind killing two birds with one stone: an adulteress,...
by Ross Dizon | Mar 9, 2013 | Reflections
Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year C — 2013 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful (Lk. 6:36)Sibling rivalry; the perceived partiality favorable to the younger son who is prone to waywardness; the children taking for granted how good they have it at home; the...
by Ross Dizon | Mar 2, 2013 | Reflections
It has been quite some time that Jesus introduced himself to the people of Nazareth as the Prophet sent by the Holy Spirit to announce the Good News to the poor. He goes on repeating tirelessly his message: God is near, paving the way for a more human world for...
by Ross Dizon | Feb 22, 2013 | Reflections
Christians of all times have felt drawn to the occurrence traditionally called “The Transfiguration of the Lord.” But we of the modern culture find it difficult to understand deeply the meaning of an account whose writer employed images and literary devices proper to...
