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REV. FR. JADE LICUANAN 3 L’s OF FAITH

Oct. 05, 2025 12:05 PM

On September 29, 2025, Reverend Father Ramon Jade L. Licuanan celebrated his 24th year of priesthood with a powerful homily emphasizing the phrase “you ain’t seen nothing yet,” reminding everyone that God still has more to offer us.

Fr. Jade shared three “L’s” that God revealed to him and left him amazed: lay vocation, letting go, and Licuanan—pertaining to family.

He first highlighted his appreciation for the lay people who served as his inspiration and motivation, sharing how he fulfilled his mission with their help.

“Namangha po ako o ipinakita ng Panginoon sa atin—sa akin—kung gaano makapangyarihan ang bokasyon ng mga layko. Opo, pari kami; kami lang ‘yung nakapagmimisa, kami lang po nang nakakapagread ng inyo pong kumpisal. Pero hindi po namin makakaya, at napatunayan ko po iyon.” he said.

“Hindi ko makakaya ang dalawampu’t apat na taong iyon kung walang mga layko. Mga kasamahan sa simbahan na kasabay ko, kaagapay ako na naglalakbay para tuparin yoong misyon at tungkulin ko sa panginoon.” he continued.

He then shared the importance of letting go and how success in priesthood doesn’t come from being in control, but from the power of surrender. He also pointed out the phrase “Let go and let God,” which reminds us to always trust in Him.

“Give God the space to do His miracle. We don’t have to be certain and assured of every corner or every inch of our lives. We have to give space to God. We have to give room for Him to do
miracles. Letting go,” he stated.

Lastly, he reflected on family, pointing out that it is not just about being related by blood, but about being inclusive and embracing others as family.

“I realized ang panawagan sa atin ng Diyos in general is to be inclusive sa pamilya natin. Binigay ng Panginoon ang pamilya hindi para pag hati-hatiin tayo, kung hindi matutunan nating
magmahal at maglingkod. At nang sa ganoon, magawa nating isama ang iba bilang ating pamilya na ating mamahalin at paglilingkuran,” he said.

Through these three L’s, we are reminded that no matter how far we’ve become, God has more miracles in store for us—that we have yet to see more of His work.

 

– Ara Mae David