Mary Magdalene approached Jesus by herself in the house of Simon that surprised many. She again anointed the feet of Jesus days before the arrest. She came very early morning at Jesus' tomb on Easter day. Indeed, Mary Magdalene is a woman of initiative. [John 20:1-2, 11-18, Feast of Mary Magdalene]

The crowd was so big that Jesus had to use a boat, pushed it a bit farther from the shore and then preached. Jesus led them to see to what reason were they following him. Know yours in this episode. [Matthew 13:1-9, Wednesday of the 16th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Family is the beginning but not the end. When called by Mary, Jesus said, "Who is my mother?" Find out what Jesus meant by this reply. [Matthew 12:46-50, Tuesday of the 16th Week in the Ordinary Time]

More than Jonah and Solomon, Jesus, the Incarnated God Himself, has been preaching. The people especially tye scribes and pharisees failed to recognize that. [Matthew 12:38-42, Monday of the 16th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The disciples were tired and hungry but people keep on coming. What made Jesus to continue? [Mark 6:30-34, 16th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus withdrew from a town upon learning that there was a serious threat to his life. Clearly, we need to retreat at times to move forward. [Matthew 12:14-21, Saturday of the 15th Week in the Ordinary Time]

This will explain Jesus' words, "I desire mercy not sacrifice." [Matthew 12:1-8, Friday of the 15th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Come to me all you who are burdened and I will give you rest, says the Lord. Wait! Don't stop there. The next statement will clear an important thing to us. [Matthew 11:28-30, Thursday of the 15th Week in the Ordinary Time]

What is wrong with the wise and the learned and what is it in the childlike on the other hand? Be the best student. [Matthew 11:25-27, Wednesday of the 15th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Ang ibig sabihin ba ng masayang buhay ay masaya din ang Diyos sa buhay mo? We have been used to think that problems are ways of God to call our attention. Listen and reflect. [Matthew 11:20-24, Tuesday of the 15th Week in the Ordinary Time]