Fr. Jade Shares

(E-njoy, L-isten, be I-nspired) With Ms. Agnes Fernando and Kuya Jhed De Castro, we discussed the article of Mr. Jim Friend on 5 Ways to Engage Young Adults in the Catholic Church. Aired over Kalakbay ng Kabataan program in Radyo Veritas.

We are not called by God to be weaklings and losers. In fact, we are challenged by Jesus to be fearless and staunch in our commitment to God. [Matthew 5:1-12, Monday of the 10th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The Israelites were saved by the blood of the lamb on the 10th plague in Egypt. Jesus' blood saved all of man in all of history. The celebration of the Holy Mass perpetuates the offering of Jesus on the cross in an unbloody manner. [Mark 14:12-16, 22-26, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ]

Know four ways we can make our kids stay in the Church as suggested by Theresa Civantos Barber. With our discussion are kalakbays Ms Agnes Fernando and Kuya Jhed De Castro. E-L-I: Enjoy, Learn and be Inspired!

Loving God is far different from loving ourselves in a sense that the latter comes out naturally but the former had to be put as a commandment. [Mark 12:28-34, Feast of St. Charles Lwanga, Thursday of the 9th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The sadducees attempt to shame Jesus gave way to describe a bit what we can have when we are rewarded entrance to Heaven. This gives us a clear reason why we are to aspire the most an eternal life with God. [Mark 12:18-27, Wednesday of the 9th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus' loyalty to the Father was so strong that even his detractors acknowledge it. No public opinion nor person's position can pervert His loyalty. [Mark 12:13-17, Tuesday of the 9th Week in the Ordinary Time, Feast of St. Justin]

The visit of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth made the infant in her womb leaped for joy. How beautiful and gratifying to be able to make others leap for joy! Let's reflect on how this can also happen to us. [Luke 1:39-56] Feast of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth]

The Lord command was clear and straight. Make disciples of all nations! The Lord who possess all power in heaven and on earth is the one sending us. What else can possibly refrain us from accomplishing Jesus' commandment?

The chief priests posted a question to trap but Jesus posted a question for truth. Truth brings us out of our traps. [Mark 11:27-33, Saturday of the 8th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Why was a fig tree cursed for not bearing fruits when it was not its season yet? [Mark 11:11-26, Friday of the 8th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The blind Bartimeaus approached Jesus but was asked with an interesting question. What we see asbthe most obvious need may not be what we need the most. [Mark 10:46-52, Thursday in the 8th Week of the Ordinary Time]

Imagine 10 against 2 disciples. The request of James and John to Jesus was not taken well by the rest of the disciples. Jesus availed of that opportunity to point out to them the way to greatness. [Mark 10:32-45, Wednesday of the 8th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Look at what Jesus said in response to Peter's claim, "We have given up everything and folĺowed you." This just happened after a rich young man walked away sadly. [Mark 10:28-31, Tuesday in the 8th Week of the Ordinary Time]

An interesting conversation took place between Jesus and a man after the latter's query about eternal life. [Mark 10:17-27, Monday in the 8th Week of the Ordinary Time.

Jesus had to ascend to Heaven so that His Spirit may come upin and dwell in each of us. It is about one glorified resurrected body of Jesus versus Jesus' presence to everyone else through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. It is about one Jesus preaching and witnessing versus everyone of us preaching and witnessing in His name and through the power of His Spirit. (John 20:19-23, Solemnity of the P...

Peter after getting an idea from Jesus about what would happen to him, asked about what awaits John. Jesus gave a very interesting reply to him that even today, we ourselves can draw inspiration from. [John 21:20-25, Saturday in the 7th Week of Easter]

What must have been a romantic breakfast by the shore of the Sea of Tiberias lead to a serious but essential conversation on what love for Jesus mean. [John 21:15-19, Friday in the 7th Week of Easter]

Jesus explicitly proclaimed He being one with the Father for an important reason. [John 17:20-26, Thursday in the 7th Week of Easter]

Jesus' prayer for the disciples was not to take them out of this world. [John 17:11-19, Wednesday in the 7th Week of Easter]

Jesus plainly expressed his desire to the Father. Know also what we should do today as reflected in this particular dialogue. [John 17:1-11, Tuesday in the 7th Week of Easter]

Jesus gave two responses for our guilt. [John 16:29-33, Monday in the 7th Week of Easter]

The glorious ascension of Jesus brings us back how His life has been before that moment of vindication. We will not just "stand and look at the sky." [Mark 16:15-20, Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord]

There are at least 2 ways we can experience such kind of joy. [John 16:23-28, Saturday in the 6th Week of Easter]

Love and joy from a Friend. [John 15:9-17, Friday in the 6th Week of Easter]