Category: God

When Terrible Things Happen: #PrayforParis, #PrayfortheWorld

I'm supposed to be working on some articles now (yes, this is the WAHM life for you! Working on a Saturday!). But I couldn't help sneaking in this blog post, if only to try to put some sense into what I'm feeling right now. I'm sure most, if not all, of you have seen the images … Continue reading When Terrible Things Happen: #PrayforParis, #PrayfortheWorld

Coming Home: Bo Sanchez’s Kerygma Conference 2015 (An Invitation & A Giveaway)

*The giveaway for the Kerygma Conference 2015 is closed. Congratulations to Lady Lyn Escrieses!* When you think of the word "home," what's the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it a big house? A cozy apartment? A posh condo? Or is it something more? If you were to ask me the same question, … Continue reading Coming Home: Bo Sanchez’s Kerygma Conference 2015 (An Invitation & A Giveaway)

Celebrating Saint Therese of the Child Jesus (With Some Suggested Activities and Videos)

Today is the feast day of one of our family's favorite saints: Saint Therese of Lisieux. 🙂 We named our second child after her — so today is also our daughter's "Nameday"! ("What's a Nameday?," you may ask... More info here.). We only started celebrating our children's "Namedays" last year, so I am still getting … Continue reading Celebrating Saint Therese of the Child Jesus (With Some Suggested Activities and Videos)

READ, WATCH and REFLECT: Meet the True “Supermom”!

I have a raw, honest (and very embarrassing) confession to make: This past month -- my birthday month! -- I have had a lot of downright ugly, crying episodes and "crazy mama" breakdowns. 😦 It's like I was on a big emotional roller coaster ride, and while many people say that it could be mostly due to … Continue reading READ, WATCH and REFLECT: Meet the True “Supermom”!

READ, WATCH and REFLECT: Even Jesus Needed Help

I have another confession to make: I can be a bit proud at times, meaning to say not humble. I often depend too much on my own abilities, skill and talents, and fail to depend more on God's power and provision. So, when things go wrong, I usually blame myself, and end up feeling down and depressed. Here's … Continue reading READ, WATCH and REFLECT: Even Jesus Needed Help

11 Inspiring Messages for Families from Pope Francis

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

On CatholicMom.com: 3 Things We Can Learn from Our Lady of Sorrows

Yesterday, September 15, was the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. It was indeed a sorrowful day for me, because I had yet another 'mommy meltdown.' *sighs* This parenting thing is truly challenging, and — in the spirit of keeping it real here and in the hope of giving you some encouragement — I just want you to … Continue reading On CatholicMom.com: 3 Things We Can Learn from Our Lady of Sorrows

A Prayer for the Homeschooling Conference

It's the first day of September and the Homeschooling Conference 2014 is just days away! I'm not officially part of the Organizing Team but I've been helping my friends from Manila Workshops and The Learning Basket promote the conference and get sponsors, too. We are all super excited for Saturday! (Will we see you there?) In … Continue reading A Prayer for the Homeschooling Conference

50 Days of Amazing Grace: Days 47 to 50 — Come, Holy Spirit!!!

50 Days of Amazing Grace is an annual series {of short, to-the-point posts} that aims to inspire and empower you to live as an ‘Easter person,’ i.e. one who is joyful and ‘sent forth’ to proclaim the wonder of Jesus’ Resurrection. It is inspired by the Easter Season, which, for us Catholics, lasts for 50 days. … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace: Days 47 to 50 — Come, Holy Spirit!!!