When people feel special they feel their value. Value brings happiness. Nathanael felt special. [John 1:47-51, Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels]

Jesus was rejected by the samaritans. He was on his way to Jerusalem. He did not insist nor assert. He took another route. [Luke 9:51-56, Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz]

The Enemy knew that we have the victory because of Jesus. He is then deceiving us go against each other. This may be his last straw. [Luke 9:46-50, Monday of the 26th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Let us our differences work on our favor. God created us in diversities after all. [Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48; 26th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

While the disciples were amazed by the works of Jesus, their attention was called. "The Son of Man is to be handed over to men." [Luke 9:43-45, Saturday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus did not want anything to stop him from fulfilling his mission, even privileges and entitlement. [Luke 9:18-22, Friday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Herod kept on trying to see and meet Jesus after hearing miracles and wonders. [Luke 9:7-9, Thursday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time]

After instructing the disciples to take authority over demons and heal the sick, Jesus told them not to bring anything with them. Those were two serious challenges. [Luke 9:1-6, Wednesday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time.]

The pharisees were criticizing Jesus who was eating at table with the public sinners. Jesus said, "I desire mercy, not sacrifice." [Matthew 9:9-13, Feast of St. Matthew]

Jesus warns the crowd that listening to him is one thing but to be a light through the words heard is another thing. [Luke 8:16-18, Monday of the 25th Week in the Ordinary Time]