Point Loma, San Diego, CA
Point Loma, San Diego, CA
The Ascension of the Lord means empowerment, fulfillment and gain. It does not mean abandonment. It is mission accomplished because Jesus completed the work of our redemption. He fulfilled the work of new creation. It is a celebration of victory. Life triumphs over death. Love triumphs over hatred. He defeated evil, sin and death forever. Ascension points to our final …
In the Gospel of John (14:15-21), Jesus said, “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always!” The Advocate in Greek is parakletos which means counselor, comforter, consoler, mediator, intercessor, interpreter, aid and helper in times of need, guide and teacher. Jesus is the first Advocate and the Holy Spirit is the …
In the Gospel of John (14:1-12), the Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure. This is His farewell discourse calling His disciples to total faith, confidence and trust in Him. He said that in His Father’s house there are many dwelling places and He is going to prepare a place for them so that they are always with Him. Thomas …
In the Gospel of John (10:1-10), Jesus uses two metaphors for Himself. He said, “I am the Good Shepherd and I am the Gate!” He uses these two images to reveal His true identity. The I am sayings in the gospel of John point to the name of God revealed to Moses in the burning bush. Jesus uses the name …
The story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus is themasterpiece of Luke (24:13-35). It is one of the most beautiful of the Resurrection appearance stories in the New Testament. It contains all the ingredients of Christian life. It points to the two major parts of the Holy Mass: the liturgy of the Word and the liturgy of …
The Risen Christ is the fountain of endless and infinite mercy. He is the King of Divine Mercy. He alone is our peace and joy. His love is everlasting. The Divine Mercy is God’s initiative. It reveals God’s extravagant, excessive and steadfast love. Nothing can separate us from the love of God. No one can frustrate God’s plan to save …
The Resurrection of Jesus calls us to celebrate victory forever. He is victorious over death, never to die again. He defeated the power of the ultimate enemy which is death. It is triumph over death. Love and life now triumph. He defeated death by the power of God’s love, the only true power. His Resurrection reveals a love that will …
St Paul says that, if Christ is not risen, then all our believing is in vain. Our Christian faith is deeply rooted and finds its real meaning in the Resurrection of Jesus. He defeated sin, evil and death forever by His passion, death and resurrection. He came out victorious by the power of God’s love. His enemies thought that by …
In the Gospel of John, signs are indicators of the power of God. They point to Him and can be seen only through the eyes of faith. The raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-45) is the greatest of the signs performed by Jesus. It reveals that He is the Lord of life. He has authority over life and death. It also …
The Fourth Sunday of Lent is called Laetare Sunday which means rejoice. We are called to rejoice because Easter is just around the corner. It is the celebration of the victory of Jesus, His resurrection, never to die again. He defeats evil, sin and death forever. It reveals that God’s love will ultimately prevail. Jesus is the light of the …