Fr. Jade Shares

Our best may not be enough because God has the last say. [Matthew 20:17-28, Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent]

We are not only called to be good but also to bear and carry the cross of othets' mistakes. [Matthew 23:1-12, Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Lent]

Jesus established our connection to God and we were called to be one. We are then one whole system of life together. [Luke 6:36-38, Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent]

The Transfiguration of the Lord gives a clear invitation to us TO LISTEN. (Matthew 17:1-9, 2nd Sunday of Lent)

Jesus trues to deepen their understanding. [Matthew 5:20-26, Friday of the 1st Week of Lent]

Jesus offered the story of Jonah rather than giving the people another spectacle to talk about. [Luke 11:29-32, Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent]

Both the rewarded and punished did not recognize the hungry, thirsty, ill, stranger and prisoner. Help and serve therefore, proactively. [Matthew 25:31-46, Monday of the 1st Week of Lent]

The best way not to commit sin is to avoid ocassions that you will be tempted. To know your temptations is to be aware of what you need or want because the devil will not tempt you on things that you are not really interested about. [Matthew 4:1-11, 1st Sunday of Lent]

The disciples of Jesus were questioned. Jesus answered for them. (Matthew 9:14-15, Friday after Ash Wednesday)

Jesus' real talk: to follow Him is difficult. He Himself died a shameful and horrific death. However, there are sufferings that are caused by our own doing. God does not want that for us. [Luke 9:22-25, Thursday after Ash Wednesday]

Hands are used to pray and to raise others up. [Mark 9:14-29, Monday of the 7th Week in the Ordinary Time]

It is between us against the Enemy. To love is to be bigger than hatred. [Matthew 5:38-48, 7th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Whoever loses will gain. [Mark 8:34-9:1, Friday of the 6th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Peter was reprimanded by the Jesus for what he thought was right. [Mark 8:27-33, Thursday of the 6th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Unlike the healing of the deaf-mute that happened with a single touch of Jesus, the blind man was totally healed when Jesus touched him the second time. [Mark 8:22-26, Wednesday of the 6th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The pharisees kept on seeking for sign from Jesus "para sila'y maniwala kundi para patunayang sila ay tama." [Mark 8:11-13, Monday of the 6th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The "you have heards"and the "but I say to yous" urge us to grow in our understanding and response to our relationship with God. [Matthew 5:20-22, 27-28, 33-34, 37; 6th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Anticipation and breaking. Two responses of Jesus to the crisis at hand and about to come. [Mark 8:1-10, Saturday of the 5th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The more Jesus ordered them not to speak about the miracle, the more they proclaimed it. While it is good and right to witness for the Lord but we still have to submit to God's instructions. [Mark 7:31-37, Friday of the 5th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Like St. Josephine Bakhita, we can choose to be gracious despite painful and bitter experiences. What defiles a man is what comes out of him and not what comes in. [Mark 7:14-23, Wednesday of the 5th Week in the Ordinary Time]

God works in our lives regardless of our attitude. [Mark 6:53-56, Monday of the 6th Week in the Ordinary Time, Feast of the St. Pedro Bautista, St. Paul Mikki and 25 other companions]

It is interesting to know the story behind "salt of the earth". We are to be catalyst of change. Do remember the attribute to the Lord all the good we have done in our life.[Matthew 5:13-16, 5th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

John the baptist like St. Blaise lived and died for the truth. We have the same calling. [Mark 6:14-29, Feast of St. Blaise]

Simeon saw the baby Jesus, the promised Christ. With this, he felt ready to leave the world. What will make you ready to leave? [Luke 2:22-32, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord]

Jesus was not received well in his hometown. He was amazed at the lack of faith of his townfolks thus, only a few healing happened though can perform miracles at will. Faith of the people was needed. (Mark 6:1-6, Wednesday of the 4th Week in the Ordinary Time)