Are you in need of some encouragement right now? Every day, my husband and I receive messages from friends and family members, asking for prayers. We know so many people who are sick, or have loved ones who are sick. And I am sure we're not the only ones. The COVID-19 pandemic is real. And … Continue reading ECQ Reflections: Make Us Whole Again
Tag: Easter
ECQ Reflections: Count Your Blessings
Happy Easter, everyone! 🙂 (I say "everyone" but I am not even sure if people actually read this blog anymore! Haha!) Anyway... I can't believe it's already Easter—and it's already April! Way back in January, I had made a "promise" of sorts to blog more often here but, well, it seems that promise has already … Continue reading ECQ Reflections: Count Your Blessings
The Easter Triduum: Holy-days, Not Just Holidays
Today, Holy Thursday, marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum. We Catholics consider these days the “center” of our Christian faith. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops actually has a short but sweet video that gives some information about the different days of the Triduum below: https://youtu.be/3V3yaiI9mi8 Personally, I love the Easter Triduum and everything … Continue reading The Easter Triduum: Holy-days, Not Just Holidays
It’s Never Too Late to Experience God’s Mercy
Today, Good Friday, marks the beginning of the Divine Mercy Novena. It is very apt that this is so, because Good Friday is the day to remember Jesus' suffering, crucifixion and death. Yet even amidst His difficulties, and even when He was on the brink of death, He showed mercy to those around Him -- even … Continue reading It’s Never Too Late to Experience God’s Mercy
How to Have a Meaningful Holy Week
Holy Week is upon us! While many of us may be making plans for going back to the province or getting some R&R during the holidays, let’s not forget the true reason for the break, i.e. to have some time to reflect on the passion, death and Resurrection of Jesus. Without further ado then, here … Continue reading How to Have a Meaningful Holy Week
50 Days of Amazing Grace: Days 1 and 2 — Your God Is Going Before You!
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 1 and 2 — Your God Is Going Before You!
50 Days of Amazing Grace Series 2013: Day 2 — Outlast and Outlive Your Problems
Happy, Holy Easter Monday everyone! 🙂 I meant to write this post last night, in time before Easter Sunday "turned into" Easter Monday, but I was just too tired. I think I pushed myself too much preparing our Easter home decor (very simple, actually) and the kids' "treasures" for their Easter Treasure Hunt. Also, my … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace Series 2013: Day 2 — Outlast and Outlive Your Problems
A Blessed, Bright, Beautiful Easter to All! :) The 50 Days of Amazing Grace series begins today!
From our home to yours, from our hearts to yours: Wishing everyone a blessed, beautiful, bright Easter! 🙂 Rejoice, Christ our Light has risen and lives forever! 🙂 It's time for another 50 Days of Amazing Grace! {Photo credit for Christ Our Light: Fr. Stephen Cuyos, MSC}
What Happened to Us on Good Friday + Easy Easter Celebration Ideas for Kids
It's Holy Saturday as I write this, and I've "given in" and let the kids watch a children's movie so I can get some editing and proofreading done. Yes, it's a "bedwork" kind of day for me today, but don't worry, I'll try not to overdo it! 😉 Anyway, of course, I couldn't help but … Continue reading What Happened to Us on Good Friday + Easy Easter Celebration Ideas for Kids
Word-filled Wednesdays: When Things Don’t Go The Way We Planned
When I chose my one word for 2013, i.e. {in}Courage, I didn't know then that I'd REALLY be needing lots of courage and lots of time to dwell in God's presence. But He must have known — well, He knows our lives, past, present and future, right? Those of you who've been seeing my updates on Facebook and Twitter … Continue reading Word-filled Wednesdays: When Things Don’t Go The Way We Planned
Truly Rich and Blessed 