Fr. Jade Shares

Jesus was passionate about preserving the temple and teaching the people but we also saw the intense ire of the Jewish authorities to stop Jesus from doing his ministry. [Luke 19:45-48, Friday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jerusalem fell because she missed the gift of the Messiah in Jesus. [Luke 19:41-44, Thursday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

To avoid evil is one thing but to do good is another thing. Both are needed for our salvation. [Luke 19:11-28, Wednesday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Zaccheus showed reverence that he received God's graciousness. [Luke 19:1-10, Tuesday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

He made use of what he had - voice. He then voiced out what he needed. [Luke 18:35-43, Monday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

One's fate before the Eternal Judge depends on how we live today. [Luke 21:5-19, 33rd Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Even evil cannot resist persistent prayers. The Lord expects to find faith in us. [Luke 18:1-8, Saturday of the 32nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Worst things happen by surprise. At times, too quick for a reaction from us. The Lord, on the other hand, will always leave opportunities for us no matthet what happens. [Luke 17:26-37, Friday of the 32nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

The Kingdom of God is among you says the Lord. While good leadership is important, much should happen first among each of us. [Luke 17:20-25, Thursday of the 32nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Yes, you read it right! Give expecting a return. A return not from the people who received but a return or a repayment coming from God. In doing so, our giving will not depend on the recipients nor our feeling about them but will solely about an incomparable repayment from God. [Luke 14:12-14, Monday of the 31s Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus in pursuit of the Father's will would always pray and even invited others to join in the mission.[Luke 6:12-16, Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude]

Clarity of purpose and courage to pursue were shown by Jesus. [Luke 13:31-35, Thursday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Salvation is attained thru engagement and toil. [Luke 13:22-30, Wednesday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Mustard seed and yeast remain as they are until they are sown and mixed with wheat. We are not to remain "small". We are to grow. [Luke 13:18-21, Tuesday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus reprimanded the leader of the synagogue for being a hypocrite. One's good intention is not enough. The action that follows justifies. (Luke 13:10-17, Monday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time)

People may be cruel to you but you have the loving care of God with you. [Luke 12:1-7, Friday of the 28th Week in the Ordunary Time]

The persistent message of the Blessed Mother in Fatima was conversion of the people. [Luke 11:47-54, Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Thursday of the 28th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Two wrong priorities are putting evil ahead of what is good and putting good ahead of what is better. Today's Gospel proposes two things: justice and love of God. [Luke 11:42-46, Wednesday of the 28th Week in the Ordinary Time]

External impression or internal conversion? [Luke 11:37-41, Tuesday of the 28th week in the Ordinary Time]

People of Jesus' time were most privileged but they failed to recognized it. [Luke 11:29-32, Monday of the 28th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The healing of the 10 lepers sent a clear message on our faith. Do you have faith put of need, trust or relarionship? [Luke 17:11-19, 28th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Being blessed is not just about receiving from God but rather it is about what we do with what we recèived. [Luke 11:27-28, Saturday of the 27th Week in the Ordinary Time]

When Jesus used imagery of a conquest of land and even said "whoever is not with me is against me and whoever does not gather with me scatters", it implied that if one is serious about his faith he/she should not be surprised to encounter a lot of challenges. [Luke 11:15-26, Friday of the 27th Week in the Ordinary Time]

We will receive what we need. We will find what we are looking for. The door will open for us. However, we need to ASK, SEEK and KNOCK first. [Luke 11:5-13, Thursday of the 27th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Praying the Lord's prayer is a commitment to the relationship we have for one another and a privilege to be beneficiaries to the privisions of God our Father. [Luke 11:1-4, Wednesday of the 27th Week in the Ordinary Time]