The Call of Christ
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...
Author: Maribel Robles
Old Age: a Gift from God
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...
Dream with Your Kids
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...
On Wonder Woman, War and Love
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...
On Physical and Spiritual Fitness
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;...
Spend Time With Your Kids
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...
A Mother’s Wisdom
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,...
Labor of Love
To work is a privilege for not all people who want to find a job were blessed to have one. And if you are fortunate to have a work, may you do it diligently. There is a promise written on Proverbs 16:3 that say “Commit...
Forgiven
Last Lenten Season I was one of those who went to confession and I am glad I did it. After my penance, I felt as if a heavy burden was lifted up from within me. Though I am ashamed of all the sins that I...
A Salute to Parents
The month of March is a busy month for schools as classes come to an end. Final exams, then recognition days and graduation days are significant activities of this month. But the most memorable event is the graduation day may it be for kinder, elementary,...