Fr. Jade Shares

[John 19:25-34, Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church]

The Acts of the Apostles and the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians (1st & 2nd Readings today) suggest two things to have peace which are Jesus' greetings as shown in today's Gospel. To speak in a manner that others can understand us and to appreciate the giftedness and uniqueness of one another are important. [John 20:19-23, Solemnity of the Pentecost]

St. Philip Neri was funny even in his last moments. Sign of a truly joyful person is when he wishes success for others. [John 17:20-26, Feast of St. Philip Neri]

Jesus in His conversation in the garden with the Father did not ask that his disciples be freed from the persecution of this world. It is an indication that even the most kind-hearted person in this world will have rudeness and disrespect to haunt him. [John 17:11-19, Wednesday in the 7th Week of Easter]

The disciples thought they already understood but Jesus expressed it was not the truth at all. [John 16:29-33, Monday of the 7th Week of Easter]

Despite our doubts, Jesus still believes in us. He entrusted on us the work for unity and truth. [Matthew 28:16-20, Feast of the Ascension of our Lord]

God has designed and willed that man's life will always have a happy ending. [John 16:20-23, Friday of the 6th Week of Easter]

Knowledge of God clarifies to us what is godly and what's not. [John 15:26-16:4, Monday of the 6th Weak of Easter, Feast of St. Isidore the Farmer]

"If you love me, you will keep my commnadments", says the Lord. We also ought to do something even if God has an unconditional love for us. [John 14:15-21, 6th Sunday of Easter]

Jesus claimed his disciples no longer as slaves but friends.[John 15:12-17, Friday of the 5th Week of Easter]

The calling is to bear fruit. Those who are bearing fruit are even pruned. [John 15:1-8, Wednesday of the 5th Week of Easter]

True love begins when emotion ends. [John 14:21-26, Monday of the 4th Week of Easter]

Jesus was asked of the direction to get to Heaven. He answered not a direction but a person. He said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life." [John 14:1-12, 5th Sunday of Easter]

Jesus promised a house, a place to stay in the Kingdom of Heaven. One of the Easter promises is an assured place for the faithful. We ought to give space for others. [John 14:1-6, Friday of the 4th Week of Easter]

Jesus was not recognized as the Father Himself but that did not impede his mission. [John 14:6-14, Feast of Sts. Philip and James]

No words nor works were enough for the Jews to believe in Jesus. Jesus explained that it was because they were not his sheep. [John 10:22-30, Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter]

Not much was said about Joseph but his role was crucial in the early life of Jesus. [Matthew 13:54-58, Feast of St. Joseph the Worker]

Remain with the flock and follow the Good Shepherd's voice. To be familiar with the voice of Jesus the Good Shepherd, we should know His teachings and pray. [John 10:1-10, 4th Sunday of Lent / Good Shepherd Sunday]

There's an immeasurable wealth of power and blessing from the Holy Eucharist. Let us go back again to.our parishes and receive the Body and Blood of Christ. [John 6:52-59, Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter]

To save our soul for eternity is Jesus' top mission. Everything else is secondary. [John 6:35-40, Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter]

We are faced with the basic but serious question of 'why are you looking for God? [John 6:22-29, Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter]

The two disciples were lost, confused and afraid. They did not remember the early advice given by Jesus to them for a number of times. They were stuck with the tragedy of Friday that seemingly clouded their minds of the good news of that day. [Luke 24:13-35, 3rd Sunday of Easter]

What are the things you are afraid about? Let the assuring of Jesus calm us down, "It is I. Do not be afraid. [John 6:16-21, Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter]

200 days' wages worth and 5 loaves and 2 fish were not enough. Nothing seemed enough. Jesus shows we are and have more than what we think. [John 6:1-15, Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter]

Let your light shine. Let the world see your good works but make sure the glory goes to God. [John 3:16-21, Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Easter]