There is no doubt about it — Pope Francis, who had even non-Catholic and atheist well-wishers during his visit to the Philippines, has truly been a source of inspiration, encouragement and hope not just for Filipinos, but for millions of people worldwide, too. Locally, many of us found ourselves taking to the streets, hoping to … Continue reading 11 Inspiring Messages for Families from Pope Francis
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The Papal Visit to the Philippines 2015: 10 Activities You Can Do With Your Kids
If you've been keeping up-to-date with the news, you'd know that Pope Francis is due to arrive here in the Philippines tomorrow, January 15. He is currently in Sri Lanka, where he canonized St. Joseph Vaz, Sri Lanka's first saint. I have been busy with catching up on work deadlines and helping out with sharing updates about the … Continue reading The Papal Visit to the Philippines 2015: 10 Activities You Can Do With Your Kids
LESS: #OneWord, One Verse, One Saint for 2015
Hello, hello! 🙂 I'm back! (Did you miss me?!) It's been a month since I've blogged here and I'm SO happy to connect with you guys again. I still can't believe that almost half of the month of January is over — and that Pope Francis will be here in the Philippines in less than 3 days!!! Those of … Continue reading LESS: #OneWord, One Verse, One Saint for 2015
New Year, New Hopes, New Dreams and New Plans
I cannot believe it's already the middle of December — with only 12 days to go till Christmas! So many, many, many things have happened... and are still happening, and will still happen, and it's all just going by so quickly that I have been having a hard time catching up! While many people are … Continue reading New Year, New Hopes, New Dreams and New Plans
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Pray for Us, Especially Those in the Path of Typhoon Ruby!
Today, December 8, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. What does "immaculate conception" actually mean? Here is a quote from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, as seen on CatholicCulture.org: Through the centuries the Church has become ever more aware that Mary, "full of grace" through God, was redeemed from the … Continue reading Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Pray for Us, Especially Those in the Path of Typhoon Ruby!
How to Make Christmas More Meaningful for Your Family {Philstar.com}
Christmas is just weeks away, and many of us have already started preparing for it by decorating our homes, buying presents, and maybe even planning for an out-of-town trip. For some people though, Christmas preparations can be quite stressful, and may even take away from the joy and wonder of the season. Don’t let that … Continue reading How to Make Christmas More Meaningful for Your Family {Philstar.com}
Leave Your Burdens Behind. Give In to the Grace of Yes and Be Lifted High! {A #GraceofYesDay Post}
{Warning: This is a rather lengthy post, and it won't have a lot of photos, so it might be a bit 'taxing' to read. 😉 Still, I'd really appreciate it if you would read it to the end! Thanks, and may God bless you abundantly!} I can't believe it's already the 3rd week of November... … Continue reading Leave Your Burdens Behind. Give In to the Grace of Yes and Be Lifted High! {A #GraceofYesDay Post}
You Are Invited: Come to Bo Sanchez’s Kerygma Conference 2014!
I'm a firm believer in the importance of strengthening one's faith, plus an advocate of lifelong learning. 🙂 This is why I'm so pleased to invite you to the Kerygma Conference this year — it promises to be jam-packed with faith-building, educational experiences for all of us! 🙂 Now on its 8th year, Kerygma Conference, … Continue reading You Are Invited: Come to Bo Sanchez’s Kerygma Conference 2014!
5 Ways to Make All Souls’ Day Meaningful for Your Family {Philstar.com}
All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day are an important part of many Filipino families' annual traditions, especially for the Catholics and Christians who make up more than 80% of the country's population. While All Saints' Day is a special day to remember the saints in heaven, All Souls' Day is a time for us to honor the … Continue reading 5 Ways to Make All Souls’ Day Meaningful for Your Family {Philstar.com}
7 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate All Saints’ Day With Your Kids {The Learning Basket}
For us Catholics, All Saints' Day is a truly special occasion. More than just a holiday, i.e. a "day off" from work, which usually translates to long weekends and extra time with loved ones, it is a "holy-day" too, a time to remember the Saints and all their good works. When I was a child … Continue reading 7 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate All Saints’ Day With Your Kids {The Learning Basket}
Truly Rich and Blessed 