The parable of Jesus of the guests in a wedding banquet points to us the we need the rightful and true value of ourselves and others. [Luke 14:1, 7-11, Saturday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

What stops us at times from doing what is good and right is our need for approval or go signal from others. Jesus healed the sick man regardless. [Luke 14:1-6, Friday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus made an important choice of 12 disciples in a morning. He blessed mornings. Thus, every start of the day is a beautiful opportunity to be God's servants. [Luke 6:12-16, Feast of St. Simon & St. Jude]

Jesus said,"for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough." Therefore, be strong enough to do good and to avoid evil. [Luke 13:22-30, Wednesday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to seeds and yeast. God values inherent dignity and potentials. (Luke 13:18-21, Tuesday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

A woman who was suffering from physical abnormality for 18 years was finally healed by Jesus but was criticized by the leaders of the synagogue for doing the miracle on a Sabbath. These critics needed to be "straightened up" also. [Luke 13:10-17, Monday of the 30th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus asked the blind Bartimeous what he wanted him to do for him. We would hear Jesus asking what other want him to do for them. Why? [Mark 10:46-52, 30th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus cited 2 kinds of tragic deaths - execution & accident. Jesus pointed out that a worst kind of death can be caused unrepentance. [Luke 13:1-9, Saturday of the 29th Week in the Ordinary Time]

If we are sensitive to the threats around us, we ought to recognize also the graces and wisdom from God. [Luke 12:54-59, Friday of the 29th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus came to disturb man from the deceptive superficial peace that is being offered by the enemy. God is waking us up from this evil spell. Let us not conform to wicked ways instead, we respond to God's call to reform. [Luke 12:49-53, Thursday of the 29th Week in the Ordinary Time]