Truly Rich Reflections: It’s All About Love — How Lent and Valentine’s Day Are Connected

I believe it's no coincidence that the readings for today, Valentine's Day, speak about choosing life and love. First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 “Today I have set before you life and prosperity, death and doom. If you obey the commandments of the Lord, your God, which I enjoin on you today, loving him, and walking in his ways, … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: It’s All About Love — How Lent and Valentine’s Day Are Connected

Word-filled Wednesdays {A New Series}

I used to do Wordless Wednesdays over here on the blog, but not on a weekly basis. This year though, in line with my "One Word" for the year, and my goal to make this blog a "place of inspiration" for you all, I've decided to "tweak" the Wordless Wednesdays concept and replace it with … Continue reading Word-filled Wednesdays {A New Series}

Truly Rich Reflections: My FIRST Reflection in Didache! :)

Just a quick post this morning to share with you all one of the greatest privileges I've ever had in my life — my first reflection published in Didache, one of the daily Scripture reflection guides published by our company, Shepherd's Voice Publications. I remember how, as a teenager, I would read Didache and other publications … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: My FIRST Reflection in Didache! 🙂

Pope Benedict XVI’s Resignation: A Time to Proclaim Our Faith

I'm sure you've all heard by now that Pope Benedict XVI, the beloved shepherd of the Catholic Church, has officially announced his resignation. My husband and I were having dinner when we heard the news on TV. (It was on in the background; we were at the dining table. Where were our kids, you may … Continue reading Pope Benedict XVI’s Resignation: A Time to Proclaim Our Faith

Newtown, China, The Philippines… The World: People Need the Lord

I don't have a lot of words to share with you right now.Our children returned home last Saturday after spending almost the whole week at my parents' house.Before they did, news broke out early Saturday morning (our time) of the senseless shooting that took place in Sandy Brook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. I found … Continue reading Newtown, China, The Philippines… The World: People Need the Lord

The Spirit of the Season: Our God is Greater! O Come, O Come Emmanuel!

I've been struggling with whether or not to write a blog post today. Besides the fact that I am very tired and still have work to finish, it is also a sad day for many of us Filipinos as the controversial Reproductive Health (RH) Bill has been passed by congress after its second reading. (I … Continue reading The Spirit of the Season: Our God is Greater! O Come, O Come Emmanuel!

Truly Rich Reflections (of sorts): `Tis the Season to Be Champions! :)

Hello, everyone! :)I'm still "recovering" from the Kerygma Conference (KCon) last weekend — it was a great time of blessing, inspiration, encouragement and affirmation from the Lord for all of us who were present. Hubby and I were part of the service team/staff and so we weren't able to bring the kids (the only "dim spot" … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections (of sorts): `Tis the Season to Be Champions! 🙂

Truly Rich Tips: Lessons from The Feast (How to Deal with Difficult People)

I'm writing a quick post just to share with you all what I learned (or relearned) from The Feast PICC yesterday. We were so blessed to be able to attend the 10.45 am session with the kids. 🙂 We didn't stay for the Mass as we were going to attend Mass with my dad and … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: Lessons from The Feast (How to Deal with Difficult People)

(Not So) Wordless Wednesday: What Halloween (Hallowe’en or All Hallows Eve) Is All About: The Eve Before All Saints’ Day

*Photos from the CBCP for Life website.**Here are some good reads on Catholics and Halloween:Halloween: A Catholic ViewHow Halloween Can Be RedeemedTop Ten Ways to Have a Catholic HalloweenInstead of Halloween parties, remember saints—youth toldAnd remember: 2 Timothy 1: 9 (New American Bible, revised edition)

Truly Rich Reflections: Job 1: 21 — Thank You, Giovanni!

This is something I've been wanting to write since last Wednesday... right after we heard news that the one-year-old child of our friends, Santi and Vania, had passed away... all too suddenly and quickly. Just the day before, I had seen one of Santi's posts asking for prayers for healing for Giovanni, who had pneumonia. … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: Job 1: 21 — Thank You, Giovanni!