Fr. Jade Shares

The damaging whispers of the scribes and the encouraging affirmation of Jesus. [Mark 2:1-12, Friday of the 1st Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus's baptism reminds us of the truth about our own sacramental baptism. We received a mission and not just a mere observance of tradition nor obligation.

What can save the world? God did not send superheroes but He came to us as a human. We need not the power of the throne of King Herod but the humanity of the manger of Jesus. Our first parents sinned against God because of their frail humanity but it was also the humanity in Jesus that saved us. We value and are grateful of our humanity because by the grace of God it is also with our humanity that...

The seemingly opposite perceptions of Nathanael and Jesus bring forth the importance of recognizing the worth of others regardless of their status. [John 1:43-51, Friday after January 1, January 5]

We can always name-drop the name of Jesus. We have to understand though that using the name of Jesus is both a privilege and a responsibility. [John 1:29-34, Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus]

The manger scene shows individuals and groups gathered together. Jesus calls us as one family! [Luke 2:16-21, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God]

Simeon's faith includes the fate of his people, of his country. [Luke 2:22-35, 5th day in the Octave of Christmas.

In Jesus, the tomb becomes like a mother's womb. They are both the beginning of life. [John 20:1-8, Feast of St. John the Evangelist]

We need to revolutionize our appreciation of our humanity. After all, God opted to be like us. There is a necessity to see everyone as part of our family. [Matthew 1:1-25, Christmas Vigil Mass]

Angel Gabriel said important messages to Mary that will certainly help us today. "Matuwa ka", "Huwag kang matakot" and "Makinig ka". They are challenges to choose happiness, prefer peace and aim for our mission. [Luke 1:26-38, 4th Sunday of Advent]

Almost everything was foreseen and calculated when we were born but it depends on us how we want our lives to become. [Luke 1:57-66, 8th Simbang Gabi]

Angel Gabriel announces a good news that commences an important moment in man's salvation. [Luke 1:26-38, 5th Simbang Gabi, December 20]

All good things has its price. Be willing and ready to pay the price for your dreams. [Luke 1:5-25, 4th Simbang Gabi, December 19]

Joseph despite the pain and frustration of knowing Mary, his fiance is pregnant, decided to move on. We always have a choice for every frustration or failure. We either "mukmok" or move on. [Matthew 1:18-24, 3rd Simbang Gabi, December 18]

God has a massive plan for the salvation of man. What is ask of us is to know and to execute each role. Peace follows. [John 1:6-8, 19-28, 3rd Sunday of Advent]

To be indifferent should not be an option among Jesus' followers. [Matthew 11:16-19, Friday in the 2nd Week of Advent]

Yes as promised, we can run to God for rest and relief. We have to take the yoke and learn though. May hirap pa din! [Matthew 11:28-30, Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent]

A group of men agreed to bring the paralytic to Jesus whatever it takes. Their concerted effort resulted to healing and forgiveness to the helpless man. [Luke 5:17-26, Monday of the 2nd Week of Advent]

Let's take the voice of John from the wilderness. Let us make the voice and noise of goodness, respect and compassion louder than the noice of vulgarity, abuses and evil. [Mark 1:1-8, 2nd Sunday of Advent]

Like Jesus, the Church recognizes the temporal needs of the people. However, we ask ourselves if we use the Church for selfish gains or we use whatever we have for the Church's work of evangelization. [Matthew 15:29-37, Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent]

What gives you joy? This Gospel reading asks us the cause of our happiness. [Luke 10:21-24, Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent]

With only a couple of small coins, the widow gave the most. Know why from Jesus. [Luke 21:1-4, Monday of the 34th Week in the Ordinary Time]

God's love language is mercy. Man's language should be charity. Charity is different from "payment" and "investment". Charity is love granted freely without any of the given reasons. [Matthew 25:31-46, Solemnity of Christ the King]

Jesus did a lot of unpopular decisions reavealing to us that his loyalty is to the Father. [Luke 19:45-48, Friday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]

The world gives all sorts of message. Some can be very helpful but sadly some can be damaging and discouraging. This reality posts a challenge to be discerning to what we listen to. [Luke 18:35-43, Monday of the 33rd Week in the Ordinary Time]