Fr. Jade Shares

Beware not to be overwhelmed by the 99, leaving behind the 1. [Matthew 18:12-14, Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent]

Scribes and pharisees did see the parilytic but they chose to focus on the "violation" of Jesus. [Luke 5:17-26, Monday of the 2nd Week of Advent]

Jesus' entitlement was that he's the Son of the Father. John knew with all clarity his role. [Matthew 3:1-12, 2nd Sunday of Advent]

Whenever Jesus touches, He leaves a mark of healing, renewed hope and miracle. The healing of the two blindmen shows the support one can get from a companion/community. [Matthew 9:27-31, Friday of the First Week of Advent]

Study and learn our faith but let it shape our hearts. Teach our hearts to feel for others. The fruit of this should necessarily flow to the the work of our hands. Our legs should bring us to places where need abounds. [Matthew 7:21, 24-27, Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent]

Jesus called 2 pairs of brothers. The dynamics of the call show three important things for those who are called. [Matthew 8:18-22, Feast of St. Andrew]

Luke 10:21-24, Tuesday of the First Week of Advent.

Jesus admired the centurion for not just believing on what He can do but firstly, on the latter's recognition of His identity and authority. [Matthew 8:5-11, Monday of the First Week of Advent]

Stay awake, says the Lord. How do we therefore stay awake? Turn away from sin and turn to the Lord [Matthew 24:37-44, First Sunday of Advent]

Prepare yourself for war even before the battle starts. [Luke 21:34-36, Saturday of the 34th Werk in the Ordinary Time]

All the tribulations, persecutions, wars, famine and other unexplainable happenings are warnings. God intended to send us such to warn us. You know why He warns us. [Luke 21:29-33, Friday of the 34th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The early Christians suffered much for the cause of the Gospel. Though we still experience persecutions, much has improved already since the early times. [Luke 21:12-19, Red Wednesday, Wednesday of the 34th Week in the Ordinary Time]

While the Lord recognizes all modes of giving - you give your desired amount, you give according to what is asked of you and you give all and out of your own need. [Luke 21:1-4, Monday of the 34th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The second thief, though sinner was rewarded with Paradise. The Kingship of Jesus favors "unkingly" pride. [Luke 23:35-43, Solemnity of Christ the King]

There's no need of human love in Heaven. The Divine love of God will fill up every being and will be more than enough to still long for any kind of love. [Luke 20:27-40, Saturday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus was passionate about preserving the temple and teaching the people but we also saw the intense ire of the Jewish authorities to stop Jesus from doing his ministry. [Luke 19:45-48, Friday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jerusalem fell because she missed the gift of the Messiah in Jesus. [Luke 19:41-44, Thursday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

To avoid evil is one thing but to do good is another thing. Both are needed for our salvation. [Luke 19:11-28, Wednesday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Zaccheus showed reverence that he received God's graciousness. [Luke 19:1-10, Tuesday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

He made use of what he had - voice. He then voiced out what he needed. [Luke 18:35-43, Monday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

One's fate before the Eternal Judge depends on how we live today. [Luke 21:5-19, 33rd Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Even evil cannot resist persistent prayers. The Lord expects to find faith in us. [Luke 18:1-8, Saturday of the 32nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Worst things happen by surprise. At times, too quick for a reaction from us. The Lord, on the other hand, will always leave opportunities for us no matthet what happens. [Luke 17:26-37, Friday of the 32nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

The Kingdom of God is among you says the Lord. While good leadership is important, much should happen first among each of us. [Luke 17:20-25, Thursday of the 32nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Yes, you read it right! Give expecting a return. A return not from the people who received but a return or a repayment coming from God. In doing so, our giving will not depend on the recipients nor our feeling about them but will solely about an incomparable repayment from God. [Luke 14:12-14, Monday of the 31s Week in the Ordinary Time]