by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jan 18, 2013 | Reflections
In starting his account with “In the beginning,” John harks back to the book of Genesis. Obviously, he speaks of the pre-existence of the Word that became flesh, and not about the creation of the heavens and the earth. But the Incarnation, as the evangelist soon...
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jan 11, 2013 | Reflections
The Baptist does not let people mistake him for the Messiah. He knows his limits and recognizes them. There is someone mightier and more decisive than he. He is the only one that the people should welcome. The reason is clear. The Baptist offers them a baptism of... by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jan 4, 2013 | Reflections
Very different attitudes can be adopted before Jesus. The Magi account tells us about the reaction of three groups of people: pagans who, guided by a star’s tiny light, seek him; the representatives of the Temple religion who remain indifferent; the powerful King...
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...
