Fr. Jade Shares

The reward and punishment may be delayed but definitely they will be served. [Matthew 13:47-53, Thursday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The 2 men sold everything they have to get the "Treasure" and the "Pearl." They used all their material possessions just to get the "Kingdom of God." Warning: Do not use God and our religiosity to get the material things in this world. [Matthew 13:44-46, Wednesday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus explained the parable of the wheat among the weeds. It was only after some time of waiting did the owner allowed his farmers to pull out the weeds that pestered his farm. [Matthew 13:36-43, Feast of Sts. Anne and Joachim]

Timid trust versus true living trust. Entitlement versus persistence. [Luke 11:1-13]

"Jesus summoned this Twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and CURE EVERY DISEASE AND EVERY ILLNESS." This Gospel explains why our faith as a Church will always be concerned about every aspect of a person's life. [Matthew 10:1-7, Wednesday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Nothing should stop us from going to God. The power and authority of the Jewish official and the weakness and sickness of the hemorrhaging woman did not hinder them from seeking Jesus' mercy. Everyone needs the Lord. [Matthew 9:18-26, Monday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The disciples got so afraid that the waves were capsizing the boat. The Lord calmed the sea and the journey continued. [Matthew 8:23-27, Memorial of St. Ireneaus]

1. Pay the price. 2. Appropriate your resources correctly 3. Be simple. [Luke 10:1-12, 17-20; 14th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

"Pour new wine into fresh wineskin and both are preserved." This was how Jesus explained to the disciples of John the Baptist for what they have observed from his own disciples. [Matthew 9:14-17, Saturday of the 13th Week in the Ordinary Time]

"Sapagkat naparito ako upang tawagin ang mga makasalanan, hindi ang mga matuwid." 'Yan ang sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao. Nais sabihin ng Panginoon na ang bawa't isa sa atin ang may tungkuling gabayan at akayin ang mga nakagagawa ng mali patungo sa tama at mabuting pamumuhay. [Matthew 9:9-13, Friday of the 13th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The miraculous healing of a paralytic man caused a malicious reaction from the scribes. Let me share 2 reasons why good things are clouded with criticisms. [Matthew 9:1-8, Thursday of the 13th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Knowing God and our faith is not just about change of name but change of direction and purpose. That could be seen from the lives of Sts. Peter and Paul. [Matthew 16:13-19, Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul]

Are you sure you want to follow the Lord? Jesus explained that the Son of Man has even no place to rest his head. [Matthew 8:18-22, Monday of the 13th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus had his own share of setbacks but he was resolved to continue the mission. If you don't take risks, you won't do great things for God. [Luke 9: 51-62, 13th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

When Jesus was found after three days by his anxious parents, he said "Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?" Jesus must have a very important message to teach when he responded that way. We OUGHT TO FEEL AT HOME IN DOING GOD'S WILL!

At this age of deception and "false prophets", we need to be clever and consistent. [Matthew 7:15-20, Wednesday of the 12th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Hard to remove splinters in another's eyes if we have a wooden beam in our own. It takes humility and passion to be able to remove the beam. [Matthew 7:1-5, Monday of the 12th Week in the Ordinary Time]

While concern is admirable when the disciples told Jesus to dismiss the crowd so that they could look for provisions but taking responsibility over the crowd was what Jesus wanted as a response. Jesus said, "give them some food yourselves." [Luke 9:11-17, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ]

Prayers should be founded in relationship. The Lord's Prayer empasizes relationship with God as a Father. If in relationship with God, one can comfortably obey, ask and reconcile with people. [Matthew 6:7-15, Thursday of the 11th Week in the Ordinary Time]

It is not actually about avoiding others to see our good deeds. It is about yearning God's reward not man's compliments. [Matthew 6:7-15, Wednesday of the 11th Week in the Ordinary Time]

An eye or an arm can never equal one's entire body. In the same way, no huge human sacrifice can ever equal God's gift of salvation. [Matthew 5:27-32, Friday of the 10th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Today's Gospel shows us that evwry action or word we do or give will have a consequence. An action will have a ripple effect in the turn of events during the day. We are challenge daily to choose the good sequence. [Matthew 5:20-26, Thursday of the 10th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus said, "your light must shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Heavenly Father." [Matthew 5:13-16, Tuesday of the 10th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Upon seeing a huge crowd, Jesus went up the mountain after whom the disciples followed. Jesus preached the Beatitudes. One possible reason was that Jesus was preparing his disciples for a great work for the Kingdom. [Matthew 5:1-12, Monday of the 10th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Imagine people started to speak of God's glory inndifferent languages upon the descent of the Holy Spirit. [John 14:15-16, 23-26, Solemnity of Pentecost]