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

Truly Rich Reflections: The Truth About My Pregnancy (Or The One in Which I Ask for Your Prayers)

I've been contemplating on writing this post for the longest time now. I had to wait for hubby's go-signal to actually do so. You see, there's something I/we haven't been telling you all.But just now, after putting our little girl back to sleep, while I was holding her in my arms and looking at her … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: The Truth About My Pregnancy (Or The One in Which I Ask for Your Prayers)

Truly Rich Tips: Take a Minute to Meditate

In the midst of a busy day, it always helps to pause for a few seconds and ponder on "the greater things in life." I love these Minute Meditations from American Catholic.org. They always seem to come into my inbox at just the right time! 🙂 Here's what it says for today:Keep Smiling Remember that, even if … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: Take a Minute to Meditate

Countdown to Pentecost (and a Novena to the Holy Spirit from Raising and Teaching Little Saints)

Tomorrow, we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord, which means Pentecost (which traditionally signals the end of the 50 Days of Easter) is just around the corner! 🙂 Our family has been SUPER BLESSED this particular Easter season, and I can only say it is by God's amazing grace! :)He's even been … Continue reading Countdown to Pentecost (and a Novena to the Holy Spirit from Raising and Teaching Little Saints)

50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 4 – A Mother’s Prayer

In relation to my most recent reflection, today's 50 Days of Amazing Grace post is "A Mother's Prayer," from http://www.cptryon.org. Image source here. Click here to read this beautiful prayer, which is totally spot on for us moms. :)May you be blessed today and every day onwards, dear fellow moms! 🙂

Prayers for the Philippines!

As I type this post, Typhoon Pedring (known internationally as Nesat) is raging outside. Thank God the electricity has come back on, and that hubby has been able to seal the hole in the wall of our bedroom (it used to be occupied by the previous tenant's airconditioning unit) after HOURS of doing so (we love … Continue reading Prayers for the Philippines!

Truly Rich Reflections: Parents for Eternal Life

I recently read an article entitled “The Teaching of the Catholic Church on Home Schooling – Parents for Eternal Life” by Jesuit priest Fr. John Hardon, and the following paragraph really struck me: “...what they (children) mainly need is to know why God made them; why they are on earth at all; why they are … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: Parents for Eternal Life

Truly Rich Tip: Open yourself to receiving God’s blessings

Our God is a generous God and wants only the BEST for His children. Let's claim God's blessings today by opening ourselves to more and more of His love and goodness! Please do share this prayer with others! 😉 NOVENA TO GOD'S LOVE by Bo Sanchez, fellow Catholic homeschooling parent and founder of the ONLY Catholic Filipino … Continue reading Truly Rich Tip: Open yourself to receiving God’s blessings

Prayers from the heart

I have posted about my cousin's son Lysander and Chino before (here, here and here). I don't know if people are up-to-date with both babies' progress since their operations. That's why I updated Lysander's site just a while ago. Thanks to the support and prayers of a lot of people, Lysander is doing well, though … Continue reading Prayers from the heart