Fr. Jade Shares

God wants to be the only one. He does not deserve other choices on par with Him. Will we just neglect everything else? No. God being the Only One means everything else will be taken cared of in light of our relationship with God.

Jesus is not a cruel punisher waiting for us to commit mistakes but He's our Savior wanting that everyone is saved. [John 6:37-40, Commemoration of All Souls]

We have so many men and women who lived lives of love for God and man. They are so many that we celebrate a special feast day to remember and celebrate their lives and witnessing. Indeed, we are all good by default and every unpleasant life situation carries much wonder and grace. [Matthew 5:1-12, Solemnity of the All Saints]

When asked by a scribe as to what is the first of the commandments, Jesus clearly stated that it is to love God and neighbor.[Mark 12:28-34, 31st Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

The parable of Jesus of the guests in a wedding banquet points to us the we need the rightful and true value of ourselves and others. [Luke 14:1, 7-11, Saturday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

What stops us at times from doing what is good and right is our need for approval or go signal from others. Jesus healed the sick man regardless. [Luke 14:1-6, Friday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus made an important choice of 12 disciples in a morning. He blessed mornings. Thus, every start of the day is a beautiful opportunity to be God's servants. [Luke 6:12-16, Feast of St. Simon & St. Jude]

Jesus said,"for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough." Therefore, be strong enough to do good and to avoid evil. [Luke 13:22-30, Wednesday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to seeds and yeast. God values inherent dignity and potentials. (Luke 13:18-21, Tuesday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

A woman who was suffering from physical abnormality for 18 years was finally healed by Jesus but was criticized by the leaders of the synagogue for doing the miracle on a Sabbath. These critics needed to be "straightened up" also. [Luke 13:10-17, Monday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus asked the blind Bartimeous what he wanted him to do for him. We would hear Jesus asking what other want him to do for them. Why? [Mark 10:46-52, 30th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus cited 2 kinds of tragic deaths - execution & accident. Jesus pointed out that a worst kind of death can be caused unrepentance. [Luke 13:1-9, Saturday of the 29th Week in the Ordinary Time]

If we are sensitive to the threats around us, we ought to recognize also the graces and wisdom from God. [Luke 12:54-59, Friday of the 29th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus came to disturb man from the deceptive superficial peace that is being offered by the enemy. God is waking us up from this evil spell. Let us not conform to wicked ways instead, we respond to God's call to reform. [Luke 12:49-53, Thursday of the 29th Week in the Ordinary Time]

One of our primary calling is to be good steward. The Gospel today suggests 3 traits of a good steward: owning the responsibility, taking initiative & being just. [Luke 12:39-48, Wednesday of the 29th Week in the Ordinary Time]

What would a servant do if his master is long delayed in coming home? [Luke 12:35-38, Tuesday of the 29th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus put the disciples in a position where they realize that they are called and sent not because of what they have but what God has for them. [Luke 10:1-9, Feast of St. Luke]

The Kingdom of God is about solidarity (not exclusivity), harmony (not divisive) and service (not lording over). [Mark 10:35-45, 29th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus seriously warns us for not acknowledging Him. Denying God in today's world leads to our own denial to the eternal Home with God. [Luke 12:8-12, Saturday of the 28th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Given that many people recognized the pharisees, Jesus warned his apostles of the pharisees' hypocrisy. They were instructed by Jesus to fear but love God above all. [Luke 12:1-7, Friday of the 28th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus saw the need for correction and so He spoke. The consequence though was a plot of his critics against Him. [Luke 11:47-54, Thursday of the 28th Week in the Ordinary Time]

For the Jews, anyone who unknowingly steps on a grave of the dead becomes impure. Jesus said to the pharisees and scholars that they are like this kind of grave. [Luke 11:42-46, Wednesday of the 28th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The pharisee after inviting Jesus in his home hopefully did not regret doing so. Despite his hospitality, he received a strong reprimand from Jesus. That should not surprise us given Jesus' sincere love for everyone. [Luke 11:37-41, Tuesday of the 28th Week in the Ordinary Time]

All Jesus could give was the sign of Jonah. Jona's 3 days in the belly of the whale and his preaching for repentance that saved the ninevites. [Luke 11:29-32, Monday of the 28th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Good is a relative term. Good can be misused and abused. That explains why we still see a lot of evil even if most people aspire for what is good. Certainly, being good is not only following the commandments of God. Let's listen and reflect. [Mark 10:17-27, 28th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]