Tag Archives: Easter
No Cross, No Resurrection.
God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. ~ John 3:16-21 There is so much anger and hatred in the world today. One … Continue reading
The God Of Serendipity
Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” Now Jesus did many other … Continue reading
Easter In the Heart
Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they realized it was the Lord. Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in … Continue reading
Father And Son ~ An Easter Musing
While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” ~ Luke 24:36 Just a little boy, quietly walking with his father on the beach Oblivious to the world but for … Continue reading
The Transforming Power of Easter
That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while … Continue reading
Living Fancy at Eastertime
Mary went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and then reported what he had told her. ~ John 20:18 Easter morning, Lani and Macky took us out for brunch at some fancy breakfast place in Makati. When … Continue reading
Doors And Easter
So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, ‘Greetings!’ And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshipped him. ~ Matthew 28:8-9 There … Continue reading
The Empty Tomb
Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead. ~ John 20:8-9 The … Continue reading
Under the Influence
Europe today is held up by many as the model of a successful humanist secular society, driven mainly by rationalistic science, pragmatic technology and market-oriented capitalism. The principles of socialism move much of the social discourse and inspire many of the … Continue reading
There Is No Plan B
Whenever I reflect on the early days after Jesus ascended to heaven, I imagine halcyon days of love, service and commitment. I imagine all the apostles of sainted memory and the disciples who worked with them coming together every chance … Continue reading