How is the Easter season going for you so far, friends? I hope it's been a blessed time of rejoicing so far. As for me and my family, we had an amazing time at the Grand Easter Feast last Sunday! Here are a few photos, from The Feast PICC's Facebook page: I couldn't help crying during Mass … Continue reading God Is Our Forever {Post-Grand Easter Feast 2015 Musings + Links to Divine Mercy Resources}
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How to Spend Easter Sunday in Unconventional Ways
Today, Holy Thursday, is the first day of the Easter or Paschal Triduum, and in the spirit of making the coming days more meaningful, I thought I’d come up with a list of specific activities we can do to make Easter Sunday more memorable, too. Don’t get me wrong — I don’t have anything against individuals … Continue reading How to Spend Easter Sunday in Unconventional Ways
How to Have a Meaningful Holy Week
Holy Week is upon us! While many of us may be making plans for going back to the province or getting some R&R during the holidays, let’s not forget the true reason for the break, i.e. to have some time to reflect on the passion, death and Resurrection of Jesus. Without further ado then, here … Continue reading How to Have a Meaningful Holy Week
With Jesus, There Is A Forever: The Grand Easter Feast 2015 {You’re Invited + Get FREE Tickets!}
There is a song by Hillsong United that goes like this: https://youtu.be/XJsB3QqBE3M I remember singing this song while we were still on mission in Timor Leste. Usually, I'd end up in tears, overwhelmed by the thought that Someone loves me unconditionally, constantly, despite my weaknesses, failures, SINS! I still sing this song now, especially during … Continue reading With Jesus, There Is A Forever: The Grand Easter Feast 2015 {You’re Invited + Get FREE Tickets!}
This Will Give You Goosebumps: The Blood of Saint Januarius Liquifies in the Presence of Pope Francis!
Let me start this post by being completely honest with you: Before news of this miraculous event broke out, I had no idea who Saint Januarius (or San Gennaro / Saint Gennaro, as he is also known) was. Apparently, this particular saint, who was a bishop and martyr, "supposedly protected Naples from a threatened eruption of the … Continue reading This Will Give You Goosebumps: The Blood of Saint Januarius Liquifies in the Presence of Pope Francis!
Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!
From the Collect for today's Mass: "Grant, we pray, almighty God, that by Saint Joseph's intercession your Church may constantly watch over the unfolding of the mysteries of human salvation, whose beginnings you entrusted to his faithful care. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of … Continue reading Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!
Updates + Exciting News: What God Can Do In A Month
I can't believe it's been exactly 1 month since my last post here — Lent had just begun then, and now Holy Week and Easter are less than 2 weeks away! Lest you think that I had taken to going offline as a form of Lenten sacrifice, please allow me to be completely honest with … Continue reading Updates + Exciting News: What God Can Do In A Month
Live Lent in Love {A List of Lenten Resources for Families}
Lent has officially begun for Christians everywhere, and what better way to focus on the Reason for the season than to live it in love. So I thought I'd try to round up some Lenten resources for you, similar to what fellow Catholic mom, blogger and CatholicConference4Moms presenter Leila has done (you should totally read her post, … Continue reading Live Lent in Love {A List of Lenten Resources for Families}
5 “Christianized” Chinese New Year Activities for Kids
Our family is not Chinese and we don't celebrate Chinese New Year in a grand way. However, since we do try to make our homeschooling lessons relevant and "connected" somehow to current events, we sometimes include festivals and occasions like Chinese New Year in our "studies." I've started trying to "christianize" such lessons though, so … Continue reading 5 “Christianized” Chinese New Year Activities for Kids
For Comfort, Justice, Peace: A Prayer for the Slain Special Action Force Officers and Their Families
I write this post with a heavy heart. I'm sure most, if not all, of my fellow Filipinos reading this already know about the recent encounter between the Philippine National Police's Special Action Force and muslim rebels in Mindanao, which left more than 40 people dead. Actually, according to the PNP, "around 43 members" were killed but "the … Continue reading For Comfort, Justice, Peace: A Prayer for the Slain Special Action Force Officers and Their Families
Truly Rich and Blessed 