Fr. Jade Shares

Peter was so l elated before the rest of the disciples having professed the truth about Jesus. He was scolded shortly after by Jesus though. [Matthew 16:13-23, Thursday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Why did Jesus seem to imply that the Canaanite woman was a dog? To understand this, let's rewind a bit and see what happened just before going to that place of the Canaanite. [Matthew 15:21-28, Wednesday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus suddenly appeared walking on the sea while the disciples were terrified of the strong wind and waves. Peter' hand was caught by Jesus as he began to sink into the water. [Matthew 14:22-36, Tuesday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

When Jesus fed the crowd of at least 5000 in number, he took, blessed, broke and gave the 5 loaves and 2 fish. Guess to whom Jesus immediately gave them. [Matthew 14:13-21, Monday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The crowd searched for Jesus when they found out that he was no longer around. They got into boats and eventually found Jesus but he told them a bitter truth. [John 6:24-35, 18th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

There was one deadly trait of Herod that both saved and caused the death of John the Baptist. Let's listen and reflect. [Matthew 14:1-12, Saturday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Many of Jesus' townsfolk doubted his credibility. His works and teachings were not received well. [Matthew 13:54-58, Friday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus describes the Kingdom of Heaven to a net thrown into the sea that caught 2 kinds of fish. Each kind has a different destination. Which kind of catch do you want to be? [Matthew 13:47-53, Thursday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Finding a buried wealth and a precious pearl is one but getting them is another thing. [Matthew 13:44-46, Wednesday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Yes. Punishment is not only for evildoers. Find out here when Jesus explained to his disciples the meaning of the parable of the wheat & weeds. [Matthew 13:36-43, Tuesday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Why would Jesus speak about the smallest seed and yeast in a big crowd. Know the "me" power! [Matthew 13:31-35, Monday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus knew what to do with at least 5000 people coming to him. He decided to challenge his apostles. What happened next amazed everyone. [ John 6:1-15, 17th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Which will God do first? Reward the good or punish the evil? Let's reflect on the Gospel today. [Matthew 13:24-30, Saturday of the 16th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus explained the parable of the sower and pointed out the sad fates of the first three seeds. What does it take to be a good soil that it made the seeds grew and bore fruits? [Matthew 13:18-23, Friday of the 16th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Mary Magdalene approached Jesus by herself in the house of Simon that surprised many. She again anointed the feet of Jesus days before the arrest. She came very early morning at Jesus' tomb on Easter day. Indeed, Mary Magdalene is a woman of initiative. [John 20:1-2, 11-18, Feast of Mary Magdalene]

The crowd was so big that Jesus had to use a boat, pushed it a bit farther from the shore and then preached. Jesus led them to see to what reason were they following him. Know yours in this episode. [Matthew 13:1-9, Wednesday of the 16th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Family is the beginning but not the end. When called by Mary, Jesus said, "Who is my mother?" Find out what Jesus meant by this reply. [Matthew 12:46-50, Tuesday of the 16th Week in the Ordinary Time]

More than Jonah and Solomon, Jesus, the Incarnated God Himself, has been preaching. The people especially tye scribes and pharisees failed to recognize that. [Matthew 12:38-42, Monday of the 16th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The disciples were tired and hungry but people keep on coming. What made Jesus to continue? [Mark 6:30-34, 16th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus withdrew from a town upon learning that there was a serious threat to his life. Clearly, we need to retreat at times to move forward. [Matthew 12:14-21, Saturday of the 15th Week in the Ordinary Time]

This will explain Jesus' words, "I desire mercy not sacrifice." [Matthew 12:1-8, Friday of the 15th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Come to me all you who are burdened and I will give you rest, says the Lord. Wait! Don't stop there. The next statement will clear an important thing to us. [Matthew 11:28-30, Thursday of the 15th Week in the Ordinary Time]

What is wrong with the wise and the learned and what is it in the childlike on the other hand? Be the best student. [Matthew 11:25-27, Wednesday of the 15th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Ang ibig sabihin ba ng masayang buhay ay masaya din ang Diyos sa buhay mo? We have been used to think that problems are ways of God to call our attention. Listen and reflect. [Matthew 11:20-24, Tuesday of the 15th Week in the Ordinary Time]

It must be very difficult for the apostles to understand Jesus when he said, "I have come to bring not peace but the sword." Why did Jesus say that? [Matthew 10:34-11:1, Monday of the 15th Week in the Ordinary Time]