Fr. Jade Shares

Whìle Heaven is open to all, everyone needs to have the "proper attire." Let's reflect. [Matthew 22:1-14, Thursday of the 20th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The first laborers recruited were not happy about the last laborers recruited receiving the same compensation. Jesus asked them, "Are you envious?". [Matthew 20:1-16, Wednesday of the 20th Week in the Ordinary Time]

God gives more than what He received from us. He is not only just but generous and gracious to us. [Matthew 19:23-30, Tuesday of the 20th Week in the Ordinary Time]

A young man readily exclaimed that he has been obeying the commandments but the next words of Jesus made him turn around and walk away. [Matthew 19:16-22, Monday of the 20th Week in the Ordinary Time]

We have at at least 3 reasons why God did not allow the body of Mary to experience corruption. [Luke 1:39-56, Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary]

When Jesus said, "let the children come to me", he was not just referring to the little gentle sweet kids around. He was also referring to the ugliest and scariest among us. [Matthew 19:13-15, Saturday of the 19th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The arguement about divorce gave way for Jesus to speak about God's plan and will for man. It spilled over to the issue of being single. [Matthew 19:3-12, Friday of the 19th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Peter asked Jesus as to how often we should forgive others. Interesting topic, right? The next words of Jesus surprised Peter and will continue to surprise generations after. [Matthew 18:21-19:1, Thursday of the 19th Werk in the Ordinary Time]

Let us give the Lord a chance to settle our conflicts and differences lest, we will destroy ourselves and each other. [Matthew 18:15-20, Wednesday of the 19th Week in the Ordinary Time]

It is important to know that there were Greeks requesting the disciples to show them Jesus prior to our Gospel today. We should be the "fruits" of Jesus' death like that grain of wheat falling to the ground and dying but ptoducing much fruit afterwards. [John 12:24-26, Feast of St. Lawrence]

Discussion on digital parenting as suggested by Len Amadora published in Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020. ELI (Enjoy- Listen-be Inspired)

Jesus again spoke of his coming death. He pays his tax If taxes are for foreigners. [Matthew 17:22-27, Monday of the 19th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The Jewish authorities were persistently seeking a sign similar to the manna of Moses. They kept on insisting the human bloodline of Jesus. These were reasons why they did not recognize the divinity in Jesus. [John 6:41-51, 19th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Why did Jesus say to his disciples that if you have faith the size of a mustard seed you can move a mountain from one place to another? [Matthew 17:14-20, Saturday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The disciples were overwhelmed when they saw the glorious form of Jesus with Moses and Elijah. Suddenly, a cloud enveloped them and a voice came saying, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." What was it in the cloud? [Mark 9:2-10, Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord]

Peter was so l elated before the rest of the disciples having professed the truth about Jesus. He was scolded shortly after by Jesus though. [Matthew 16:13-23, Thursday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Why did Jesus seem to imply that the Canaanite woman was a dog? To understand this, let's rewind a bit and see what happened just before going to that place of the Canaanite. [Matthew 15:21-28, Wednesday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus suddenly appeared walking on the sea while the disciples were terrified of the strong wind and waves. Peter' hand was caught by Jesus as he began to sink into the water. [Matthew 14:22-36, Tuesday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

When Jesus fed the crowd of at least 5000 in number, he took, blessed, broke and gave the 5 loaves and 2 fish. Guess to whom Jesus immediately gave them. [Matthew 14:13-21, Monday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The crowd searched for Jesus when they found out that he was no longer around. They got into boats and eventually found Jesus but he told them a bitter truth. [John 6:24-35, 18th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

There was one deadly trait of Herod that both saved and caused the death of John the Baptist. Let's listen and reflect. [Matthew 14:1-12, Saturday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Many of Jesus' townsfolk doubted his credibility. His works and teachings were not received well. [Matthew 13:54-58, Friday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus describes the Kingdom of Heaven to a net thrown into the sea that caught 2 kinds of fish. Each kind has a different destination. Which kind of catch do you want to be? [Matthew 13:47-53, Thursday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Finding a buried wealth and a precious pearl is one but getting them is another thing. [Matthew 13:44-46, Wednesday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Yes. Punishment is not only for evildoers. Find out here when Jesus explained to his disciples the meaning of the parable of the wheat & weeds. [Matthew 13:36-43, Tuesday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]