I Thirst, Too
A reflection after 33 days with Mary Today is my 33rd and last day of 33 Days to Morning Glory, my 33-day consecration to Mary’s Immaculate Heart, and tomorrow will be my 40th day of prayer and fasting. I thought…
Grace in every moment
Category Witnessing
Through Mary’s Hands
There are seasons in life that only make sense when you look back. This has been one of those seasons for me. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been amazed at how God quietly brought together what first seemed like…
Gamayng Tingog, Dako’g Kaisog
Gahapon, nag-chat akong manghud. Pagbasa nako sa iyang message, nagtanga rako, wala ko kalihok dayon. Ana pa siya, “Te, naa koy isulti…” Akong pag-umangkon na si Ziqi, naa daw “secret” nga gusto isulti sa iyang daddy. Dili pa siya kahibalo…
Reflection: Before We Blame Parents
It seems that hardly a week goes by without another disturbing headline. A student stabs a classmate. A young person brings a weapon to school. Bullying continues to claim victims. Teachers are insulted, threatened, or even physically harmed by the…
Love that never truly left
“Describe your mom in one word.” Mao to’y pangutana sa staff sa Pinoy Big Brother pag-audition namo sa akong best friend back in 2012. Klaro man siguro nga wala ko nakuha kay wa man gyud ko nigawas sa TV. Pero…
Why Do We Need to Suffer?
What if we were not created simply to be happy? I used to believe that the goal in life was happiness. I see it in parents today—doing everything they can to keep their children from ever feeling bored, frustrated, or…
A Sinner Still Praying for Conversion (Part 2)
Fasting is something deeply practiced in our community. We fast as a way of offering sacrifice, believing that when prayer is joined with fasting, our intentions are lifted more sincerely to God. In the Catholic Church, we are required to…
A Sinner Still Praying for Conversion (Part 1)
Last 2024, during the National Social Communications Convention, I met a priest who eventually became a friend. Recently, he invited me to give a recollection to his community. At first, it wasn’t really a serious plan. It began as a…
Learning to Receive Joy
My last article, “Looya Nako Uy,” was written during a moment when I was reflecting on how I sometimes see myself. For a long time, I realized I carried this quiet belief that maybe people would only care for me…
The Wounds that Lead to Healing
A Note Before Reading: This Is Holy Ground Dear Reader, If you have been following this space, you know that I believe real growth happens through facing discomfort. This week, I am putting that conviction into practice. The post you…