Greatness of a person lies on how he/she values the meekness of others. We value others because of the dignity gifted to them by God. [Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14, Tuesday of the 19th Week in the Ordinary Time]

While some people were up to exasperate Jesus, He in turn showed graciousness by paying also for Simon's tax. [Matthew 17:22-27, Monday of the 19th Week in the Ordinary Time]

God is a loving Father that can even give his kingdom. From our end, it is imperative to be good stewards. [Luke 12:32-48, 19th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Peter, James and John slept as Jesus transfigured to his glorious form yet they were all made worthy to be his disciples. [Luke 9:28-36, Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord]

The question, "Who do you say that I am?" is Jesus' way to drive at an important point, that is, each of the disciples' personal growth in knowledge and holiness. [Matthew 16:13-23, Thursday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The Jews believed that the Messiah is coming to save them. Through the conversion that transpired between Jesus and the Canaanite woman, He was pointing out to them that He came not just for them but for all. [Matthew 15:21-28, Wednesday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Our faithful response to Gid is not a guarantee that everything will be well. There will be setbacks, failures and tests but Jesus will make sure to reach out and raise us up to safety. [Matthew 14:22-36, Tuesday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Today's Gospel started with the grief of Jesus upon hearing the death of John the Baptist. However, this painful experience led to his feeding of the 5000 men. Let's not lose compassion for others despite our own experience of lost. [Matthew 14:13-21, Monday of the 18th Week in the Ordinary Time]

We cannot truly own anything. We can lose at anytime anything we value. 3 R's by which we can find joy and meaning that last - Relationship, Resolution, Reach out. [Luke 12:13-21, 18th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus' townfolks were in disbelief of his power and authority. It was a reflective of their own distrust to their own capacity and possibilities. [Matthew 13:54-58, Friday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]