On President Duterte and the Catholic Church: A Call to Prayer

I originally had a different topic in mind for this post -- mostly about what has been going on with our family the past week and God's faithfulness all throughout -- but when I saw numerous posts about President Duterte calling the Catholic Church "full of s**t" I couldn't help writing this. This is not meant to … Continue reading On President Duterte and the Catholic Church: A Call to Prayer

3 Important Life Lessons from the Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight

Earlier this week, I made a confession over at CatholicMom.com — about how I had never heard of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla before I became a homeschooling mom. Today, I'm going to make another confession — I am not a boxing fan, and don't think much of the sport. However, just like thousands (maybe even millions?) … Continue reading 3 Important Life Lessons from the Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight

Ideas for Celebrating National Arts Month with Your Kids

I have a confession to make — prior to last year, I had no idea that February is National Arts Month in the Philippines. (I did know, though, that February is remembered as Pro-Life Month. 😉 ) So there are two things to add to my homeschool to-do list before this month ends — include more "artsy" activities … Continue reading Ideas for Celebrating National Arts Month with Your Kids

For Comfort, Justice, Peace: A Prayer for the Slain Special Action Force Officers and Their Families

I write this post with a heavy heart. I'm sure most, if not all, of my fellow Filipinos reading this already know about the recent encounter between the Philippine National Police's Special Action Force and muslim rebels in Mindanao, which left more than 40 people dead. Actually, according to the PNP, "around 43 members" were killed but "the … Continue reading For Comfort, Justice, Peace: A Prayer for the Slain Special Action Force Officers and Their Families

You have a gift and God wants you to use it: A life lesson from Sister Cristina Scuccia

If you're active online (and you most probably are), you've probably already seen this video of Suor Cristina i.e. Sister Cristina Scuccia on The Voice Italy. She wowed all four judges and the audience with her rendition of Alicia Keys' track "No One," and even brought one judge to tears! If you haven't seen the … Continue reading You have a gift and God wants you to use it: A life lesson from Sister Cristina Scuccia

50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 17 — The Love for Life and The Need for Prayer {On #Gosnell + #PrayforBoston}

This will be a quick post. I had an OB check-up this morning and my doctor says I'm already 1-2 cm slightly effaced — which basically means I'm already in the early stage of labor! We had a bit of a scare though, when she checked Anne's heartbeat on her Doppler heartbeat monitor, because it … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 17 — The Love for Life and The Need for Prayer {On #Gosnell + #PrayforBoston}