“If you say the Rosary faithfully until death, I do assure you that, in spite of the gravity of your sins, you shall receive a never fading crown of glory. For even if you are now on the brink of damnation, even if you have...
This is the theme of this year’s 22nd celebration of National Seafarers’ Day. The activity is spearheaded by the Apostleship of the Sea, the National Seafarers’ Day Committee and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). The celebration of the said day is only fitting as the nation...
One evening, my eldest daughter came home from school bringing with her a bunch of string beans. Upon asking her why she has a bunch of string beans, she told me that a boy sold it to her and her friend for just ten pesos....
Yesterday I read a note I wrote dated October 1, 2016 that says "To be a committed follower of Jesus must be the most important goal in my life." Then on the side of the note are insights on how should I be able to...
One lazy afternoon my youngest daughter and I were about to have our siesta, she noticed my gray hairs and said "Ma, I don’t want you to become old." My reply to her was, “But that’s reality my dear, every one of us will become...
The new school year has just begun, our children will now be in school most of the time. They will be exposed to various activities and will be dealing with so many people, their teachers and classmates. Aside from home, the school is a learning...
Last June 3, 2017, together with my sister, my nephew and my two kids we watched the movie Wonder Woman. We had a wonderful experience in watching the movie for it was in IMAX 3D and it was a treat from my sister. The beautiful...
Few weeks ago, one early morning, my 17 year old daughter requested me to join her in her tae boxing exercise where she follows the moves on the DVD player and television. My reply to her was that “you just go on with your activity;...
One Saturday afternoon at home, my youngest daughter requested me to watch an old VCD movie of mine entitled ‘Runaway Bride’ (a love story movie of Julia Roberts and Richard Gere). My reply was that I can’t watch the movie for I’ve been waiting for...
Mommy, mom, mama, nanay, inay, mimay are some of the terms of endearments for our dear mothers. Our mothers play a crucial role in our being. Without them we cannot be conceived. Thus, we should honor and respect them as what Ephesians 6:1-3 say “Children,...