Fr. Jade Shares

God has appointed time for everything. Let us be conscious of others' pacing. [Luke 9:18-22, Friday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus for a couple of times in today's Gospel mentions about deliverance from evil spirits and curing of sickness. It only emphasizes God's salvation from eternal condemnation and earthly oppresions. [Luke 9:1-7, Wednesday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Let our own experiences of pain and hardships be our platform to reach out to others. [Luke 8:16-18, Monday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time]

When Jesus called his first disciples, it was as if he was passing by. That includes the cases of Matthew, Simon, Andrew, James and John. It was Jesus' way of telling us that while we are being blessed by God with a good life in earth, we have an ultimate destination in Heaven. (Matthew 9:9-13, Feast of St. Matthew)

Jesus on calling followers showed that we are to take part in his work of salvation. [Luke 8:1-3, Friday of the 24th Week in the Ordinary Time]

People was described by Jesus as confused. [Luke 7:31-35, Wednesday of the 24th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Study, learn and teach what is right, good and true. [Luke 6:39-42, Friday of the 23rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Though we give utmost reverence to God, our faith obliges us to render respect and value to oir neighbor. [Luke 7:1-10, Monday of the 24th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus had to suffer, die but resurrect and so are we. [Mark 8:27-35, 24th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Not all best things are free. Our own redemption has a price, that is, the blood of our Savior. [Luke 6:20-26, Wednesday of the 23rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Little did the pharisees and scribes know that they lost their objectivity and they were already satisfying their ego. [Luke 6:6-11, Monday of the 23rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Let us never stop from learning for the Lord will always be a Teacher to all of us. [Luke 5:33-39, Friday of the 22nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Let us make and provide good memories. [Luke 5:1-11, Thursday of the 22nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus showed value of a single mother to numerous sick, from Galilee to Judea to the ends of the earth. Our words and actions should reflect others' value. [Luke 4:38-44, Wednesday of the 22nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

While the scribes and pharisees were very meticulous in the many religous practices, the Letter of James (1:27) provides us with two essential marks of a true religion: care for the poor and sanctification of one's self. [Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23, 22nd Sunday in the Ordinary Timeǰ

Jesus had to deal with such worst evils because they were allowed to progress. Act pomptly. Take a step forward while they are still beginning. [Matthew 23:13-22, Monday of the 21st Week in the Ordinary Time]

A prerequisite to loving others is learning to love ourselves. To love ourselves is primarily valuing our dignity as created in the image and likeness of God. [Matthew 22:34-40, Friday of the 20th Week in thè Ordinary Time]

To voluntarily go to the poor with our own gifts after following the precepts of the law, is necessary for our salvation. (Matthew 19:16-22, Monday of the 20th Week in the Ordinary Time)

Jesus chose food to remember Him and impart his presence to us for at least three reasons. First, for us naturally long for him. Second, to fill us with joy which should be a mark of our lives. Third, to teach us that we are one with one another and we are to live in solidarity with others. [John 6:51-58, 20th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

God's patience is not to tolerate us with our wrong. God has been carrying our burden. Maynwe find in our heart to change. [ Matthew 19:3-12, Friday of the 19th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Whispering or murmuring has its good purposes but also ugly uses. [John 6:41-51, 19th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Whispering has its good purposes but also ugly uses. [John 6:41-51, 19th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Good for ourselves, good for others and good for God [Matthew 16:24-28, Friday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

(Wednesday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time, Matthew 15:21-28)

[Matthew 13:54-58, Friday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]