Category: God

Truly Rich Tips: How to Have a Joyful Lent (on Philstarnews.com)

How do you observe Lent? Do you go around with a sad look on your face, or complaining about the sacrifices you feel have been "imposed" on you? Do you feel burdened by the practices of your faith? Or do you go through the 40 Days of Lent with a quiet joy in your heart? … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: How to Have a Joyful Lent (on Philstarnews.com)

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

Truly Rich Reflections: Water Into Wine

My family and I came home on Sunday night from Baguio, where we attended an inspiring (though at times, tiring) weekend retreat organized by Couples for Christ, our Catholic community. Since then, my mind and heart have been overflowing! I tried to "capture" some of our Baguio moments through this photo collage, but I don't … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: Water Into Wine

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)

Truly Rich Recommendations {Children’s Books}: Where Do Babies Come From? :) (Plus a Lesson on Creation)

Tim's religion lesson for today was about God our Creator and how He made each of us special with the help of our parents. I thought it would be the perfect time to talk to him (and Rysse) about how God also created the baby growing in my tummy — their younger brother or sister. … Continue reading Truly Rich Recommendations {Children’s Books}: Where Do Babies Come From? 🙂 (Plus a Lesson on Creation)

Speechless. Grateful. Humbled. BLESSED.

Just a quick post... I've read all the birthday messages, texts, tweets and posts so far and I am overwhelmingly humbled and grateful. To all of you, thank YOU! :)And to You who makes my life worth living... To our Creator and King... Thank You for reminding me through today's Psalm how wonderful and awesome … Continue reading Speechless. Grateful. Humbled. BLESSED.