Humble service more than honor or pride. Performance rather than promises. [Matthew 21:28-32, 26th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

We are not to bring ourselves in other words. We have far more than important to bring - God and His saving power. [Luke 9:1-6, Wednesday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Goodness is more evident when evil spreads. [Luke 8:16-18, Monday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time]

We receive what we do not deserve. Be grateful and generous therefore. [Matthew 20:1-16, 25th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus shows that true service essentially includes going around, from one place to another. It is not just to nest in one familiar and comfortable place and situation. [Luke 8:1-3, Friday of the 24th Week in the Ordinary Time]

There seemed to be no solution to the unbelief of the people. [Luke 7:31-35, Wednesday of the 24th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The centurion for not indulging to entitlement but instead acknowledgement of the authority of Jesus, received the praises of Jesus. [Luke 7:1-10, Monday of the 24th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Fòrgiveness is not based on emotion but like love, it is based on a decision. [Matthew 18:21-37, 24th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Mary's sorrows verify humanity. Her sorrow is actually a temporary state. It is not meant to stay for a long time. It is because that Jesus' passion was followed by the joy of Resurrection. [Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, John 19:25-27]

Accept the fact that we will lose something in following the Lord but be grateful for what will remain. [Luke 6:20-26, Wednesday of the 23rd Week in the Ordinary Time]