The reward and punishment may be delayed but definitely they will be served. [Matthew 13:47-53, Thursday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The 2 men sold everything they have to get the "Treasure" and the "Pearl." They used all their material possessions just to get the "Kingdom of God." Warning: Do not use God and our religiosity to get the material things in this world. [Matthew 13:44-46, Wednesday of the 17th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus explained the parable of the wheat among the weeds. It was only after some time of waiting did the owner allowed his farmers to pull out the weeds that pestered his farm. [Matthew 13:36-43, Feast of Sts. Anne and Joachim]

Timid trust versus true living trust. Entitlement versus persistence. [Luke 11:1-13]

"Jesus summoned this Twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and CURE EVERY DISEASE AND EVERY ILLNESS." This Gospel explains why our faith as a Church will always be concerned about every aspect of a person's life. [Matthew 10:1-7, Wednesday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Nothing should stop us from going to God. The power and authority of the Jewish official and the weakness and sickness of the hemorrhaging woman did not hinder them from seeking Jesus' mercy. Everyone needs the Lord. [Matthew 9:18-26, Monday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The disciples got so afraid that the waves were capsizing the boat. The Lord calmed the sea and the journey continued. [Matthew 8:23-27, Memorial of St. Ireneaus]

1. Pay the price. 2. Appropriate your resources correctly 3. Be simple. [Luke 10:1-12, 17-20; 14th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

"Pour new wine into fresh wineskin and both are preserved." This was how Jesus explained to the disciples of John the Baptist for what they have observed from his own disciples. [Matthew 9:14-17, Saturday of the 13th Week in the Ordinary Time]

"Sapagkat naparito ako upang tawagin ang mga makasalanan, hindi ang mga matuwid." 'Yan ang sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao. Nais sabihin ng Panginoon na ang bawa't isa sa atin ang may tungkuling gabayan at akayin ang mga nakagagawa ng mali patungo sa tama at mabuting pamumuhay. [Matthew 9:9-13, Friday of the 13th Week in the Ordinary Time]