Fr. Jade Shares

To be indifferent should not be an option among Jesus' followers. [Matthew 11:16-19, Friday in the 2nd Week of Advent]

Yes as promised, we can run to God for rest and relief. We have to take the yoke and learn though. May hirap pa din! [Matthew 11:28-30, Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent]

A group of men agreed to bring the paralytic to Jesus whatever it takes. Their concerted effort resulted to healing and forgiveness to the helpless man. [Luke 5:17-26, Monday of the 2nd Week of Advent]

Let's take the voice of John from the wilderness. Let us make the voice and noise of goodness, respect and compassion louder than the noice of vulgarity, abuses and evil. [Mark 1:1-8, 2nd Sunday of Advent]

Like Jesus, the Church recognizes the temporal needs of the people. However, we ask ourselves if we use the Church for selfish gains or we use whatever we have for the Church's work of evangelization. [Matthew 15:29-37, Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent]

What gives you joy? This Gospel reading asks us the cause of our happiness. [Luke 10:21-24, Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent]

With only a couple of small coins, the widow gave the most. Know why from Jesus. [Luke 21:1-4, Monday of the 34th Week in the Ordinary Time]

God's love language is mercy. Man's language should be charity. Charity is different from "payment" and "investment". Charity is love granted freely without any of the given reasons. [Matthew 25:31-46, Solemnity of Christ the King]

Jesus did a lot of unpopular decisions reavealing to us that his loyalty is to the Father. [Luke 19:45-48, Friday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

The world gives all sorts of message. Some can be very helpful but sadly some can be damaging and discouraging. This reality posts a challenge to be discerning to what we listen to. [Luke 18:35-43, Monday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

More serious accountability for those who know more. [Matthew 25:14-30, 33rd Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

The coming of the Son of Man is described. It is imperative then to be constantly good and obedient to God statutes for it will be fast. [Luke 17:26-37, Friday of the 32nd Week in the Ordinary Time.

Faith is not onky about trusting in God's power but also gratitude for what we have received. [Luke 17:11-19, Wednesday of the 32nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

While freedom should be respected, social responsibility should not be negated. We are to be mindful of the repercussions of our words and actions. [Luke 17:1-6, Monday of the 32nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Reasons that stop us from sustaining our goodness - weariness, worries and dismay. We are then challenging us to "rest in the Lord", trust in Him and focus on the Lord. [Matthew 25: 1-13, 32nd Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

The dishonest servant was complimented not because of his wrong doing but for his smartness. [Luke 16:1-8, Friday of the 31st Week in the Ordinary Time]

When God asks for our all, He intends to return many folds over. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you. [Luke 14:25-33, Wednesday of the 31st Week in the Ordinary Time]

Two pitfalls in our quest for Heaven: wrong priority and low self-esteem. [Luke 14:15-24, Tuesday of the 31st Week in the Ordinary Time]

Better if other would not "tatanaw ng utang na loob sa 'yo". Why? It will be God who will repay you. [Luke 14:12-14, Monday of the 31st Week in the Ordinary Time]

Greatness is defined by servanthood as Jesus said, "the greatest among you should be your servant. [Matthew 23:1-12, 31st Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

The first persons who can readily accept you are those who know and understand your circumstances. [Luke 14:1-6, Friday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Even to the very last moment, God is trying to reach for our hands to bring us Home. [John 6:37-40, Solemnity of All Souls]

True character shines in tough times. [Matthew 5:1-12, Solemnity of All Saints]

Appreciate small beginnings and ne patient for in time, we will produce fruits. [Luke 13:18-21, Tuesday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

We are all tied together for a mission -to untie people from the shackles of slavery and sin. [Luke 13:10-17, Monday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]