Fr. Jade Shares

Jesus sent his apostles with the most important mission but strangely, he told them not to bring any provisions except for walking sticks and pairs of sandals. What do you think Jesus wanted to see in their mission? [Mark 6:7-13, 15th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Do not be afraid of those who can kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body. Fear of the Lord is fear of losing Him who loves us the most. [Matthew 10:24-33, Saturday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus sent his disciples like sheep in the midst of wolves. Two important things will help in this mission - informed courage and ultimate loyalty to God. [Matthew 10:16-23, St. Ignatius Zhao Rong & Companions, Friday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

God wants the wonders of Kingdom in our lives. It is a pity if we do not welcome them. You may be inhospitable to them. Know how it happens. [Matthew 10:7-15, Thursday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

God has the best plan for us but He calls you and me. Do not fall into the fault of 'anonimity'. [Matthew 10:1-7, Wednesday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The Gospel shows us two ways we see the world. We can either look at people the pharisee's way or Jesus' way. Let us listen and reflect. [Matthew 9:32-38, St. Maria Goretti, Tuesday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The hemorrhaging woman and the official were in their worst time. They were desperate. Did they go for desperate means? Listen and reflect. [Matthew 9:18-26, Monday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

People from Jesus' hometown of Nazareth did not see much miracles. Know why. How can you see more of Jesus' power. Know how. [Mark 6:1-6, 14th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Doubting Thomas was a restless Thomas. His restlessness came to rest when he had a special encounter with Jesus to whom he immediately confessed, "my Lord and my God". [John 20:24-29, Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle]

It takes a lot of courage and confidence to say 'follow me'. Jesus started his ministry with these words. Let us reflect on what "follow me" means and demands. [ Matthew 9:9-13, Friday of the 13th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The scribes who were known to be the authorities on the law sounded like they were not on the same understanding with Jesus. Jesus' practice of authority resulted to the praises of the crowds to God. [Matthew 9:1-8, Thursday of the 13th Week in the Ordinary Time]

You may not believe that after casting out the evil spirits from the two demoniacs, Jesus Himself was casted out by the people. [Matthew 8:28-34

St. Peter and St. Paul have differences but that even worked for the better in building up of the Church. [Matthew 16:13-19, Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul]

An order from Jesus to cross the other side of the sea made a scribe and a disciple to approach Jesus. The following dialogues teach us two important attitudes that will make our life holier and easier. [Matthew 8:18-22, Monday of the 13th Week in the Ordinary Time]

A hemorrhaging woman for 12 years and a little girl of 12 years were both healed. There is an interesting truth about faith that we can see in these healings. [Mark 5:21-43, 13th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Though the centurion was a man of power and authority, he appealed to Jesus. In return, Jesus acknowledged his faith that he remarked that no one in Israel had He found such faith. [Matthew 8:5-17, Saturday of the 12th Week in the Ordinary Time]

"Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean." There were the words of a leper. Jesus showed that there was one thing more than the physical disease. [Matthew 8:1-4, Friday of the 12th Week in the Ordinary Time]

We were born because of God's wonders and our thrust is to continue the work of wonders. [Luke 1:57-66, 80, Feast of St. John the Baptist]

Refering to the prophets, Jesus said, "So by their fruits you will know them". So the next question is how will you know if the fruit is good or bad? [Matthew 7: 15-20, Wednesday of the 12th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Following the Lord consists of both easy and difficult decisions. In this world, be ready to take the difficult ones for they lead to the Life. [Matthew 7:6, 12-14, Tuesday of the 12th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Be careful! Wrong interpretations of this can cause massive destruction to us as a people. Removing the beam in our eye before removing the splinter from another's eye clarifies further. [Matthew 7:1-5, Monday of the 12th Week in the Ordinary Time]

We see at least two things that stirred the disciples when the squall battered their boat. Jesus shouted, "Quiet! Be still!" as if He was also directing it to his disciples. [Mark 4:35-41, 12th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Our worries and fears stopnus from fully serving the Lord. That's why the Lord is so clear and straightforward in assuring us that when we seek first the Kingdom of God, everything that we need will be provided for us. He is our Father in Heaven, remember that. [Matthew 6:24-34, Saturday of the 11th Week in the Ordinary Time]

A good eye will set your heart right. Today's Gospel points to us that each of us is capable of making a right or a wrong choice of treasure. A right and wrong choice of treasure determines where our heart is. [Matthew 6:19-23, Friday of the 11th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus warned his disciples not to babble in prayers like the pagans. What does babbling in prayers mean? [Matthew 6:7-15, Thursday of the 11th Week in the Ordinary Time]