My Faith Is a Cherished Family Tradition

Interesting conversation with my father yesterday - - his mother's name (my dear Lola) is Exaltacion. Her sisters (I've only met two) are called Rosario, Encarnacion, and Adelaida. It dawned on me that my great grandparents were pious Catholics to name their children after known Catholic beliefs (exaltation, rosary, incarnation, adelaide/nobility). They have a brother named Basiliso.

I find joy in knowing my family has a long generation of love for the Catholic faith. This I cherish as we celebrate the feast of Saints Peter and Paul - men who handed down faith and tradition to us which they received from no other than Jesus himself.

I pray for your family traditions, that they stand the test of time. May the Holy Family inspire all of us in our journey to God.

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Gospel Reflection on the Feast of Immaculate Heart of Mary 2020

The 12-year old me was a pain to my parents, with all the raging hormones and teenage issues. Thankfully, my parents never ceased to bring be back home.

The 12-year old Jesus was a very good adolescent - - lost for 3 days only to be found in the temple. Mary and Joseph never stopped looking for Him.

My prayer for all of us, on this Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is for our Blessed Mother to always look for us with hope and perseverance whenever we are lost and astray.

Mother of Mercy
Mother of Hope
Solace of Migrants
Pray for us.

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Jesus is the Bread of Life

Jesus is the Bread of Life

Kneaded by God's own hands, baked with the fire of the Holy Spirit in the oven of Mary's own womb.

Happy Feast of Corpus Christi to all of you! May the time come when we can all break bread together. In His time.

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The Annunciation and Holy Trinity

The story of the Annunciation is also about the unity of the Holy Trinity (Luke 1:26-38).

God our Father sent a messenger to a woman called Mary telling her that she will conceive and give birth to God's Son Jesus. And it will happen through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Trinity is always united where Mary is. And great things happen when all of them are together!

Happy Feast of the Holy Trinity to all of you. May Mary our Blessed Mother always bring us closer to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

#TotusTuusMary #CatholicGentleman #LoveInTheTimeOfCorona

Pentecost 2020

To us who believe in the Holy Trinity, let us be reminded that before the disciples, the Holy Spirit FIRST came to Mother Mary after saying yes to God's messenger (Luke 1:35).

Happy Feast of Pentecost to all! May Mary who is always united with her Son Jesus always unite us to God the Father and the Holy Spirit.

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Your Will, Not Mine

"Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers." - Garth Brooks 🎶🎵

Lord, teach me to accept your plans for me just as how our Blessed Mother accepted your will, "Be it done unto me according to Your Word."

Ave Maria!

#TotusTuusMary

120 km run in 30 days to Raise Funds for Poor Filipino Families

Hello! I've committed to go back to running and do it for a cause. I'm raising money to help send food packages and basic necessities to less fortunate families in the Philippines during this pandemic. Funds raised would be donated to ANCOP Philippines (Answering the Cry of the Poor).

I am running 120k in 30 days. If you know me, you'd be aware this is a huge challenge for me. Your donation could help others live the fight for another day. Please visit my JustGiving page for my full story, information about ANCOP, and details on how to donate.

Big thank you to all of you for helping me finish this race!

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/120kmin30days