by Ross Reyes Dizon | Mar 30, 2013 | Reflections
Easter Sunday (C), March 31, 2013 – Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Col. 3:1-4; Jn. 20:1-9 Mary of Magdala cannot wait till she visits the tomb. The day of rest done, she goes there early in the morning. She sees that it is open. Puzzled, she hurries to report it to Peter...
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Mar 28, 2013 | Reflections
According to John’s account, Mary of Magdala is the first to go to the tomb, while still dark, and she sadly finds out that it is empty. She needs Jesus. He is the Teacher who has understood and cured her. He is the Prophet that she has followed till the end. Whom...
by Ross Reyes 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 Reyes 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 Reyes 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 Reyes 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...
