Fr. Jade Shares

Jesus had to break the news about his being arrested in the midst of the people's joy of witnessing his works. [Luke 9:43-45, Saturday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time]

More than knowing what others think of Him, Jesus was more interested on knowing what his disciples think of Him. [Luke 9:18-22, Friday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus was mistakenly known as John the Baptist, Elijah and a few others. All was kkown to be good and holy. [Luke 9:7-9, Thursday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Sins did not ever stop Jesus from finding us. However, when we choose not to change/convert after being found by Jesus is worse. [Feast of St. Matthew/ Matthew 9:9-13]

Saying that those who listen and do the will of God are my mother and brothers is Jesus' way to challenge us to consciously and freely choose Him and His will. [Luke 8:19-21, Memorial of Sts. Andrew Kim, Paul Chong, Tuesday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Everyone possesses light. Be cautious not to restrict and limit its shine. [Luke 8:16-18, Monday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Some principles in business can actually help in our growth in our faith. Thus, "profit, hardwork, risk-taking"were some helpful mindsets. [Luke 16:1-13, 25th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

In the Gospel, Jesus was the Prime mover and everyone else was called to a good supporter of the Lord.[Ĺuke 8:1-3, Friday of the 24th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The 7 sorrows of Mary were all about Jesus. Where do our sorrows come from? [John 19:25-27, Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows]

The wooden tree caused the fall of man. On the other hand, the wooden cross of Christ became the reason of the salvation of man. [John 3:13-17, Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross]

Jesus accompanied by the great crowd resuscitated a dead son who was in a procession with her mother and another big crowd from the city. [Luke 7:11-17, Tuesday of the 24th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The manner of the first appeal of the centurion showed how he was careful to impose his authority to Jesus. The second time the centurion sent slaves showed how he recognized the authority of Jesus. [Luke 7:1-10, Monday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The pharisees and scribes could have been really good followers of God if only they did not alienate the public sinners. Recognizing the value of persons was Jesus' way of getting them closer to God. [Luke 15:1-32, 24th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Bad tree, bad fruit. Good tree, good fruit. From the fullness of the heart, the mouth speaks. Here are 3 ways to help us become good tree.[Luke 6:43-49, Saturday of the 23rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

To remove the woòden beam in one's eye to be able to clearly remove the splinter in another's eye is really difficult. It would hurt one's ego and would expose his vulnerabilities. Today's Gospel proposes a way. That is, to learn and train with the Lord. [Luke 6:39-42, Friday of the 23rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Its unimaginable that an ordinary girl and virgin from an unknown town of Nazareth could be part of God's great plan. It was Mary's decision to play her small role in God's salvation that made her great. [Matthew 1:18-23, Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary]

This may be true but we have to understand two things about this popular statement. First, we have to accept that doing God's will at times will place us in an uncomfortable and sad situations. Second, the joy of being Christians will definitely be absolute not today but in the future, in the end of time when God's eternal reward will be endowed to the faithful. [Luke 6:20-26, Wednesday of the 23r...

Though the english translation made us of hatred, it actually meant "detachment". Thus, it means putting first one's love to God then everything else follows. [Luke 14:25-33, 23rd Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath. Our Church devotions and traditions should give glory to God and make us holier. [Luke 6:1-5, Saturday of the 22nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus did not oblige his disciples to fast because being with Jesus is not about grief and sadness. [Luke 5:33-39, Friday of the 22nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

"Putting out to the deep" for the fishermen meant going back to the very sea that did not yield any catch at all the whole night. By Jesus' instructions, the fishermen came out with overwhelming catch the second time. [Luke 5:1-11, Thursday of the 22nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Nothing could stop Jesus from pursuing his purpose. [Luke 4:38-44, Wednesday of the 22nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus while ministering was even shouted at by the evil spirit. 2 ways on dealing: (1) Reciprocate it with goodness, (2) Target the evil not the preson [Luke 4:31-37, Tuesday of the 22nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Herodias was after her own good. Herod was after the good of Herodias and daughter. However, John the Baptist was after fidelity to the Highest Good, God. [Mark 6:17-29, Martyrdom of John the Baptist]

Faithfulness to God is measured by our relationship with people. [Matthew 24:42-51, Thursday of the 21st Week in the Ordinary Time]