Fr. Jade Shares

Blaming but trusting God. [John 11:19-27, Memorial of Sts. Martha, Mary & Lazarus]

We have more to give than what we thought. Two reasons for not giving: I do not have enough and there are others more capable of giving. [John 6:1-15, 17th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Chaos has its purpose. [Matthew 10:34-11:1, Monday of the 15th Week in the Ordinart Time]

The disciples were instructed not to bring provisions for themselves. It means that the people have a part to do. Mark 6:7-13, 15th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus prescribes to his disciples a kind of discipline we see from the metaphors of sheep, snake and dove. [Matthew 10:16-23, Friday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus commanded his disciples to go out of themselves to liberate others from the slavery of physical and spiritual sickness. [Matthew 10:7-15, Thursday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The mourners in the official's house have to be asked to go out. Jesus did not need them. [Monday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

"Is he not a carpenter?" means your faith has nothing to do with your job. That is the problem with the people in Jesus' native place. The challenge of the Gospel therefore is to make sure that the creed we profess should manifest in the way we conduct our lives. [Mark 6:1-6, 14th Sunday in the Ordinary Time B]

The invitation "follow me" brought Matthew to a situation where Jesus took a meal with the public sinners. Did your faith in God bring you already to the "sinners" of this age? [Matthew 9:9-13, Friday of the 13th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Personally for Thomas, Jesus was known for his sacrificial love symbolized by His wounds. [John 20:24-29, Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle]

We have to assure that we have Heaven-bound everyday life. There is a price to pay to go to Heaven. [Matthew 8:18-22, Monday of the 13th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Tje Gospel show us three reasons that stop us from doing good. (1) We thought we can do little for a big problem at hand. (2) We do not want to be disturbed. (3) We do not want tonbe laughed at. Jesus showed in the today's Gospel how to address these. [Mark 5:21-24, 35-43; 13th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

There is a big difference between trusting in God's power and wisdom. The former provides intant relief but the latter facilitates a relationship. [Matthew 8:1-4; Friday of the 12th Week in the Ordinary Time]

We have to exhaust all our senses and even discernment to reach the truth. We do not entirely rely on what we see. [Matthew 7:15-20, Wednesday of the 12th Week in the Ordinary Time]

We may not be able to "sundan" but we should be a ble to "dugtungan". Each of us is a part of a long but beautiful plan of God for the people around us. Let us make sure God's plan continous thru us. Take delight of being a small part of this great story of God saving us. [Luke 1:57-66,80; Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist]

The knowledge of who God is, strong faith and mutual support are three things to remember if we are struck with fear. You have a God, you have faith and you have one another are three things everyone has to remember when afraid. [Mark 4:35-41, 12th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Life is not how much you are able to spend in this world but how much you are able to save in Heaven. [Matthew 6:19-23, Friday of the 11th Week in the Ordinary Time]

[Matthew 5:27-32, 10th Week in the Ordinary Time]

If you belong to a problematic or dysfunctional family and it has caused you much pain, it is not the end of the world. You belong to a bigger family like friends, neighbors, etc from whom.you can always draw inspiration and encouragement from. [Mark 3:20-35, 10th Sunday in the Ordinary Time, year B]

Sacred Heart of Jesus challenges us to see the beauty of our own heart despite the bruises. The pierced heart of Jesus is pumping life to the world. [John 19:31-37, Solemnity of the Heart of Jesus]

Separation of Church and State and the practice of Christian faith are not contradicting. Politicians should govern well. The Church advances the teachings of Jesus. [Mark 12:13-17, Tuesday of the 9th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The chief priests, sadducees and elders were gifted with the knowledge of God. However, they failed to recognized Jesus as the promised Messiah. [Mark 12:1-12, Monday of the 9th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The irony of being a very Christian nation but we suffer from poverty, injustices ang violence. [Mark 14:12-16, 22-26, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus.

Despite possessing the single privilege of bearing the Son of God in her womb, Mary still set out to accompany and assist her cousin in Elizabeth. Shre was not the center of this world, nor Elizabeth nor John but it was the baby in her womb, Jesus. [Luke 1:39-56, Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin to Elizabeth]

If there are already ways to get rid of hurtful "marriages", would you still want to deviate from God's plan? How you can make your children stronger. [Mark 10:1-12, Friday of the 7th Week in the Ordinary Time]