Fr. Jade Shares

Relationship. This has been Jesus' invitation. Only in a context of a relationship that belief and trust happens. [John 10:22-30, Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter]

I suggested here three reasons why God chose to be present in the bread and wine or in other words, food. He wants us to remember Him always, to establish a relationship and for us to become like him ( we become what we eat). [John 6:52-59, Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter]

Persevere. Do not give up. [John 6:35-40, Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter]

Jesus exposed to the crowd their real intentions for looking for him. We hope we look for the Lord because we love Him. [John 6:22-29, Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter]

Peace is a gift. Pray and ask for it. Give way for peace. Let us leave the past behind. Accept the hurts of the past amd stary anew. Give our past offenders to make up for us. [Luke 24:35-48, 3rd Sunday of Easter]

He came not to condemn and punish but to save us. Beware of unfairly condemning ourselves. [John 3:16-21, Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Easter]

Mary might have not understood everything but she gave her fiat. What will happen to us if no one will not dare to say yes to the call of service? [Luke 1:26-38, Monday of the 2nd Week of Easter]

See the value of each and discover the beauty created by all these opposing elements. [John 20:19-31, 2nd Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday]

Jesus was not recognized a number of times and this time when He was at the shore of the Sea of Tiberias. He was recognized by the authority of his command. [John 21:1-14, Easter Friday]

The two disciples recognized Jesus by his actions of breaking the bread not by the brilliance of his teaching about history. Our actions leave a greater impact to others. [Luke 24:13-35, Easter Wednesday]

The difference between the two kinds of witnesses to Easter is determined by how truth is handled. Are you the soldiers-type or the women-type of Easyer people? [Matthew 28:8-15, Easter Monday]

The Resurrection of the Lord proves us that He's the only One worthy of our trust. He will remain firm and faithful to his promises. Easter also shows us the Eucharist where we get to meet and encourage one another until He comes again. [Mark 16: 1-7, Easter Vigil]

Here are some inspiring stories showing how hope turns the "old cross" to the "new cross". [John 18:1-19:42, Good Friday]

[Holy Wednesday, Matthew 26:14-25]

It is not only love for money that go against the plan of God but ego or pride as well. [John 12:1-11, Holy Monday]

Jesus' triumphant entry was shortly followed by his passion. The centurion suddenly believed in Jesus even if he witnessed the latter's gruesome and ugly fate in the hands of the Jews. We enter all sorts if relationships and enterprise with much joy but later we were confronted with pain and difficulties. It's a call to commitment. Ugliness and imperfections at times inspire. [Mark 14:1-15:47, Pal...

Jews were persecuting Jews despite similarities of beliefs. [John 8:31-42, Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent]

Do not hastily make conclusions. Find the whole truth. Know the complete story. [John 7:1-2,10,25-30; Friday of the 4th Week of Lent]

A narrative of Jesus regarding the relationship between the Father and the Son highlighted love that knows how to trust. [John 5:17-30, Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent]

No greater sign than the cross because it was where the Son of God offered the ultimate love. [John 4:43-54, Monday of the 4th Week of Lent]

Guilt, lies and pre-requisites are just three of the many that rob us of happiness. It isnhelpful tonremember that we have already with us the Incarnated God and He came not to condemn but to save. [John 3:14-21, 4th Sunday of Lent, Laetare]

Jesus' did not take offense with the questioning of a scribe. Instead, he complemented his understanding. [Mark 12:28-34, Friday of the 3rd Week of Lent]

2 inseparable acts of faith: living out and teaching of faith. [Matthew 5:17-19, Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent]

Knowing we are forgiven moves us to forgive as well. [Matthew 18:21-35, Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Lent]

If you are not recognized, just "pass thru their midst. Carry on with your mission. (Luke 4:24-30? Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter.