Fr. Jade Shares

The best way to call a person is to call him/her by a name that brings you both closest to one another. On the other hand, the worst way is to call the other person by a name that pulls both of you farthest away from one another. Mary recognized Jesus not by the voice but by the call of her name, "Mary". [John 20:11-18, Easter Tuesday]

May nanggagamit at may magpapagamit. The chief priests in connivance with the elders wanted to protect themselves from the repercussions of their mistakes and so they used the soldiers who themselves witnessed the resurrection of Jesus, to spread a malicious news. Sadly, the guards conceded. [Matthew 28:8-15, Easter Monday]

That early morning of that first day of the week, 3 days after the death of Jesus, we have 3 characters that remind us of 3 kinds of Christians. Let's look closer. [John 20:1-9, Easter Sunday]

There are three important things during Holy Thursday. Priesthood, Eucharist & Service. Today's reflection is about the 3 P's of the Eucharist or Mass. Panginoon, Pamayanan at Paglilingkod. [John 13:1-15, Holy Thursday]

Judas sold Jesus at a very cheap price of 30 silver coins. Jesus in turn purchased all the Judas' in all of history with his own precious blood. However, God welcomes all, sinners and saints. Thank you Lord for such unconditional love. [Matthew 26:14-25, Holy Wednesday]

The Passion Sunday readings show extreme situations of Jesus. At one moment, the people were in jubilant praise of Jesus as he arrived in Jerusalem but the next moment, they were shouting that He be executed to death. Fame is short-lived. Difficult situation is a test of character. Life is a process of integrating values to our actions and responses. [Luke 23:1-49, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passio...

Change happens after awareness and acceptance. We need change in people more than change in leadership. [John 8:1-11, 5th Sunday of Lent]

The parable is not just about the prodigal son but also the other envious son. God is not giving up on us but is always on the wait for us to go back. Leran to celebrate others' victories. [Luke 15:1-3, 11-32, 4th Sunday of Lent, Laetare]

The mysterious deaths of Galileans and those who were killed by the tower in Siloam. Were they more sinful than those who were still alive?¾vp Repent now. [Luke 13:1-9, 3rd Sunday of Lent]

Investigating, studying and taking a stand are not judging nor condemning others. [Luke 6:36-38, Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Lent]

Jesus took upon himself the punishment for man's failure to live by the covenant. Like Jesus, we suffer the consequences of others' fault at times. [Luke 9:28-36, 2nd Sunday of Lent]

We need to be reminded that indeed, there is something greater than all that we know and see. [Luke 11:29-32, Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent]

The temptations of the devil to Jesus turned out to be opportunities for Jesus. Opportunities to temper man's carnal desires, renew commitment to God and grow in the knowledge of our faith. [Luke 4:1-13, 1st Sunday of Lent]

The Gospel presents the three disciplines of Lent - Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving. If perceived rightly, they teach us to value small things ang God's rewards.[Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18, Ash Wednesday]

CBCP's Pastoral Letter on the ocassion of the 36th People Power Anniversary and May 2022 Philippine Elections.

To answer the question about divorce, Jesus narrated the past or history. [Mark 10:1-12, Friday of the 7th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus prohibited his disciple John from stopping some people in performing miracles in his Jesus' name. Jesus even said, "For whoever is not against us is for us." [Mark 9:38-40, Wednesday of the 7th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus to Peter to us today! Truth and trust are indications of greatness. [Feast of the Chair of St. Peter]

Overwhelmed by the hostilities and the evil of this world? Remain and uphold your dignity as a CHILD OF GOD. [Luke 6:27-38, 7th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

The beautides were taught on a stretch of level ground. A level ground is proposed in the midst of our contrasting views and condition. [Luke 6:17, 20-26, 6th Sunday on the Ordinary Time]

Knowing the people. How was Jesus able to know that the condition of the huge crowd? He was able to know that they were already hungry and even the details of their residences. [Mark 8:1-10, Saturday of the 5th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus listened to the request of those men who brought a deaf-mute to him. He granted healing. However, these men apparently did not listen to a simpler request of Jesus of not telling anyone the miracle they witnessed. The more He ordered them not to, the more they proclaimed it. [Mark 7:31-37, Friday of the 5th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus challenged the Greek woman. For some, they called it as an insult. The woman at the end was clarified of her faith and her daughter healed from the oppression of the evil spìrit. [Mark 7:24-30, Thursday of the 5th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Peter was brought back to the ppace of his "no catch night". Elijah, Paul and Simon Peter realized their unworthiness after being overwhelmed by God's graciousness. [Luke 5:1-11, 5th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus was mistaken to be a Elijah and John. People did not know Him yet but people were drawn to him. At times, the beauty of our humanity is a good start to share Jesus. [Mark 6:14-29, Friday of the 4th Week in the Ordinary Time]