Fr. Jade Shares

Jesus exposed the ways of the Jewish authorities by saying that you teach your own precepts as if they are doctrines. [Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23, 22nd Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus told his disciples the parable of the talents. The disciples would soon be on their own. The growth of the early Church proves that the disciples indeed lived the message of Jesus' parable. [Matthew 25:14-30, Saturday of the 21st Week in the Ordinary Time]

The parable of the 5 wise and 5 foolish virgins awaiting for the arrival of the bridegroom illustrates the importance of knowing who truly owns time. [Matthew 25:1-13, Friday of the 21st Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus specified that a 'faithful and prudent' servant is indeed blessed during uncertain times. [Matthew 24:42-51, Thursday of the 21st Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus addresses the scribes and pharisees who are like whitewashed tombs but filthy inside. [Matthew 23:27-32, Wednesday of the 21st Week in the Ordinary Time]

Nathanael or Bartholomew was amazed to know that Jesus knew his whereabout. Jesus told him that you will see greater things. [John 1:45-51, Feast of St. Bartholomew]

This is the start of seven "woes" directed against scribes and pharisees. [Matthew 23:13-22, Monday of the 21st Week in the Ordinary Time]

Many of the disciples of Jesus left him and returned to their former way of life. Jesus asked the twelve disciples if they too would leave. [John 6:60-69, 21st Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus spoke to the crowd and disciples about scribes and pharisees who have a poor life witnessing. [Matthew 23:1-12, Saturday of the 20th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Love yourself. When you love yourself, you will live by God's will for your life and pursue Heaven. When you love and respect yourself, you know how to love and respect others.

Whìle Heaven is open to all, everyone needs to have the "proper attire." Let's reflect. [Matthew 22:1-14, Thursday of the 20th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The first laborers recruited were not happy about the last laborers recruited receiving the same compensation. Jesus asked them, "Are you envious?". [Matthew 20:1-16, Wednesday of the 20th Week in the Ordinary Time]

God gives more than what He received from us. He is not only just but generous and gracious to us. [Matthew 19:23-30, Tuesday of the 20th Week in the Ordinary Time]

A young man readily exclaimed that he has been obeying the commandments but the next words of Jesus made him turn around and walk away. [Matthew 19:16-22, Monday of the 20th Week in the Ordinary Time]

We have at at least 3 reasons why God did not allow the body of Mary to experience corruption. [Luke 1:39-56, Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary]

When Jesus said, "let the children come to me", he was not just referring to the little gentle sweet kids around. He was also referring to the ugliest and scariest among us. [Matthew 19:13-15, Saturday of the 19th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The arguement about divorce gave way for Jesus to speak about God's plan and will for man. It spilled over to the issue of being single. [Matthew 19:3-12, Friday of the 19th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Peter asked Jesus as to how often we should forgive others. Interesting topic, right? The next words of Jesus surprised Peter and will continue to surprise generations after. [Matthew 18:21-19:1, Thursday of the 19th Werk in the Ordinary Time]

Let us give the Lord a chance to settle our conflicts and differences lest, we will destroy ourselves and each other. [Matthew 18:15-20, Wednesday of the 19th Week in the Ordinary Time]

It is important to know that there were Greeks requesting the disciples to show them Jesus prior to our Gospel today. We should be the "fruits" of Jesus' death like that grain of wheat falling to the ground and dying but ptoducing much fruit afterwards. [John 12:24-26, Feast of St. Lawrence]

Discussion on digital parenting as suggested by Len Amadora published in Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020. ELI (Enjoy- Listen-be Inspired)

Jesus again spoke of his coming death. He pays his tax If taxes are for foreigners. [Matthew 17:22-27, Monday of the 19th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The Jewish authorities were persistently seeking a sign similar to the manna of Moses. They kept on insisting the human bloodline of Jesus. These were reasons why they did not recognize the divinity in Jesus. [John 6:41-51, 19th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Why did Jesus say to his disciples that if you have faith the size of a mustard seed you can move a mountain from one place to another? [Matthew 17:14-20, Saturday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The disciples were overwhelmed when they saw the glorious form of Jesus with Moses and Elijah. Suddenly, a cloud enveloped them and a voice came saying, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." What was it in the cloud? [Mark 9:2-10, Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord]