Fr. Jade Shares

More serious accountability for those who know more. [Matthew 25:14-30, 33rd Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

The coming of the Son of Man is described. It is imperative then to be constantly good and obedient to God statutes for it will be fast. [Luke 17:26-37, Friday of the 32nd Week in the Ordinary Time.

Faith is not onky about trusting in God's power but also gratitude for what we have received. [Luke 17:11-19, Wednesday of the 32nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

While freedom should be respected, social responsibility should not be negated. We are to be mindful of the repercussions of our words and actions. [Luke 17:1-6, Monday of the 32nd Week in the Ordinary Time]

Reasons that stop us from sustaining our goodness - weariness, worries and dismay. We are then challenging us to "rest in the Lord", trust in Him and focus on the Lord. [Matthew 25: 1-13, 32nd Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

The dishonest servant was complimented not because of his wrong doing but for his smartness. [Luke 16:1-8, Friday of the 31st Week in the Ordinary Time]

When God asks for our all, He intends to return many folds over. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you. [Luke 14:25-33, Wednesday of the 31st Week in the Ordinary Time]

Two pitfalls in our quest for Heaven: wrong priority and low self-esteem. [Luke 14:15-24, Tuesday of the 31st Week in the Ordinary Time]

Better if other would not "tatanaw ng utang na loob sa 'yo". Why? It will be God who will repay you. [Luke 14:12-14, Monday of the 31st Week in the Ordinary Time]

Greatness is defined by servanthood as Jesus said, "the greatest among you should be your servant. [Matthew 23:1-12, 31st Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

The first persons who can readily accept you are those who know and understand your circumstances. [Luke 14:1-6, Friday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Even to the very last moment, God is trying to reach for our hands to bring us Home. [John 6:37-40, Solemnity of All Souls]

True character shines in tough times. [Matthew 5:1-12, Solemnity of All Saints]

Appreciate small beginnings and ne patient for in time, we will produce fruits. [Luke 13:18-21, Tuesday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

We are all tied together for a mission -to untie people from the shackles of slavery and sin. [Luke 13:10-17, Monday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Love for God should lead to love for neighbor and love for neighbor is authenticated by love for one's self. [Matthew 22:34-40, 30th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

It is easier to make others happy than you think. Choose to be kind. [Luke 12:54-59, Friday of the 29th Week in the Ordinary Time]

One's life does not consist of possessions, says the Lord. Paul's words to Timothy warns us that greed is the root of all evil. [Luke 12:13-21, Monday of the 29th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The true way of acknowledging Jesus is to make him be see and heard from our own words and deeds. [Luke 12:8-12, Saturday of the 28th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus expresses that God is whom we should most dreaded. However, he assures that God on the other hand, loves us the most. Relationship with God involves greatest fear and deepest love. [Luke 12:1-7, Friday of the 28th Week in the Ordinary Time]

All that Jesus could offer is the sign of Jonah, his resurrection. (Monday of the 28th Week in the Ordinary Time)

Jesus addressed another parable on stubborness and pride to the chief elders who were considered as the "good". The parable enumerates that the "bad" other than the good were the ones who positively responded to God's call. (Matthew 22:1-10, 28th Sunday in the Ordinary Time)

Jesus was asked the neighbors whom to love, he answered by asking who axted as neighbor to the victim in the parable of the good samaritan. Jesus is saying to first become a good neighbor. Hindi kung sino ang bibigyan kundi maging taong mapagbigay. Hindi kung sino ang dapat mahalin kundi maging taong mapagmahal. [Luke 10:25-37, Monday of the 27th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus' parable of the tenants illustrates how the tenant seized and murdered the landowners' servants and son out of greed. [Matthew 21:33-43, 27th Sunday of the Ordinary Time]

The many preaching and miracles performed by Jesus in Corazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum did not convince the people to listen and repent. [Luke 10:13-16, Friday of the 26th Week in the Ordinary Time]