Fr. Jade Shares

The disciples scrambled with what they heard from Jesus. "What does this mean?", they asked each other.[John 16:16-20, Thursday in the 6th Week of Easter]

Part of Jesus' parting words points both to our finiteness and our potential to go beyond. [John 16:12-15, Wednesday in the 6th Week of Easter]

Jesus did what He was supposed to accomplish. He did not waste His time proving Himself to everyone. It is the Holy Spirit's work. [John 16:5-11, Tuesday in the 6th Week of Easter]

Jesus instructs his disciples to testify for Him. They need to persevere though for it will be tough. [John 15:26 - 16:4]

Jesus tells 3 essential traits of our vocation to love. [John 15:9-17, 6th Sunday of Easter]

Yes there will be haters in your life in this world but the question is, what are you hated for? [John 15:18-21, Saturday in the 5th Week of Easter]

"..told you everything I have heard... bear fruit that will remain.."[John 15:12-17, Friday of the 5th Week of Easter]

Mutual love is not enough. Charity is the goal. [John 15:9-11, Thursday in the 5th Week of Easter]

To remain in Jesus the Vine, we are not only to bear fruit but to bear more fruits. Aim to do more for God. [John 15:1-8, Wednesday in the 5th Week of Easter]

Jesus said the ruler of this world has no power over Him but still He was arrested, bruised and condemned to death. Why? [John 14:27-31, Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter]

Not by looks nor by sounds did Jesus prove His divinity. It is through the same basis should we prove our Christianity. Sts. Philip & James continued Jesus' ministry until they both met their death with words of forgiveness from their lips. [John 14:6-14, Monday of the 5th Week of Easter, Feast of Std. Philip & James the Less]

Jesus uses the metaphor of vine and branches to emphasize the fruitfulness born from pruning pains. [John 15:1-8, 5th Sunday of Easter, B]

A reflection on Jesus as the "carpenter's son". [Saturday, 4th Week of Easter, Feast of St. Joseph the Worker]

Jesus' words of encouragement are backed or supported by God's plan. [John 14:1-6, Friday of the 4th Week of Easter]

Jesus wanted 3 clear and certain responses from us in the washing of his disciples' feet. [John 13:16-20, Thursday, 4th Week of Easter]

God came to us as man that we can we can best receive his message. [John 12:44-50, Wednesday 4th week of Easter]

As the sheep diligently follow the shepherd so do we in following Jesus. [John 10:22-30, Tues, 4th Week of Easter]

What are the two traits of Jesus as the Good Shepherd that can be helpful nowadays? John 10:1-10 [Monday, 4th Week of Easter]

This a reflection for the 4th Sunday of Easter (cycle B) which is s also the Good Shepherd Sunday. [John 10:11-18] Reflect further, let the Word of God change us with the hope of serving more with joy.