Category: God

The true meaning of Holy Week and Easter

What is Holy Week really about?  What is Easter really about?It's definitely not about the Easter Bunny. At least, that's the case for our family. It's not about going on a vacation to some beautiful beach resort, or spending super-lazy days at home. It is about so much more than that.This Holy Week and beyond, let's … Continue reading The true meaning of Holy Week and Easter

Truly Rich Reflections: “Amazing Grace” Series on Smart Parenting – There is Hope Beyond Your Suffering

I was privileged to be asked to write a series of inspiring articles for Smart Parenting this Holy Week, starting with this one on how to add more prayer into your life. Another project that I was blessed to be part of is the "Amazing Grace" series.Starting today, Holy Thursday, up to Easter Sunday, the … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: “Amazing Grace” Series on Smart Parenting – There is Hope Beyond Your Suffering

Truly Rich Reflections: Almost 11 Years And Counting…

Last Saturday, my husband and I celebrated our sixth wedding anniversary.  Prior to getting married, we were together as boyfriend and girlfriend for almost five years. (It was a rather rough ride though, with most of those years spent in a long-distance relationship, as we were both missionaries for our Catholic youth community back then.) Celebrating our sixth wedding … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: Almost 11 Years And Counting…

Truly Rich Tip for the New Year: Have an Attitude of Gratitude

Can you believe it’s already 2012? Time really does fly, doesn’t it? Today, on the third day of the New Year, many of us may still be working on making our New Year’s resolutions, while some may have already broken a few of theirs! As for me, one of the things I vow to do … Continue reading Truly Rich Tip for the New Year: Have an Attitude of Gratitude

Truly Rich Reflections: What’s Your Gift For Jesus This CHRISTmas?

Thank God for this timely reflection written by Deborah Wuehler, the Senior Editor for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine (TOSH). I got this reflection in my e-mail inbox, along with other helpful homeschool resources via "The Homeschool Minute," a free weekly e-newsletter from TOSH. 🙂 I hope it helps you think and pray and reflect on … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: What’s Your Gift For Jesus This CHRISTmas?

A Tribute To My Father – A Man After God’s Own Heart

Papa and Mama leading the Lord's Day Celebration while on mission in Timor Yesterday, it was my dearest Papa's birthday. I have blogged about him before on one of my weekly posts for Philstar.com's unBLOGGED, in commemoration of Father's Day. In my entry I honored him and thanked him for everything that he has taught … Continue reading A Tribute To My Father – A Man After God’s Own Heart

Truly Rich Recommendations: Catholics and Halloween – Good reads esp. for Catholic parents!

A quote from this article on Halloween's Catholic Origins probably sums up what I have been thinking and "talking" about lately on social networks and with people I know, (and just yesterday on Radyo Veritas, when I was interviewed because of this article on CBCP News about our homeschool group's All Saints' Day celebration on November 4):"Let's not … Continue reading Truly Rich Recommendations: Catholics and Halloween – Good reads esp. for Catholic parents!

Truly Rich Reflections: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” (World Mission Sunday 2011)

Today is World Mission Sunday. In the Holy Father's message early this year, he explained beautifully the theme "As the Father has sent me, so I send you" from John 20: 21. Here are some wonderful pointers from his message:1. "The universal mission involves all, everything and always. The Gospel is not an exclusive good of … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” (World Mission Sunday 2011)