December 4,2025

 Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of thy faithful, please enkindle in us the fire of Your Divine Love, send forth Your Spirit Oh lord, and it shall be created, and You Oh Lord, shall renew the face of the earth.

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Physiotherapist Kristi tells me yesterday morning at 7am : Motion is lotion.

I have set the alarm hourly so I can move about in gentle movements.

So, yes, according to her and the doctor at The Minor Injury and Illness Clinic at Corydon, I have SCIATICA plus the over extended right knee.

They are suggesting further scrutiny with an MRI.

I hope GP sees the light.

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https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-12-04

Today's reflection questions:

Where is your house—your life—built on? Is it on the love and mercy of Jesus, our Lord? If not, rebuild it as you should.

What is the foundation upon which you build your spiritual life? 

The Word was made flesh at Christmas. How can you make the Word become flesh in your life not only during Christmas but for always? 

My thoughts:

Last October 5,2025, a Sunday, I was planning to just sleep in. The day before, I had a 12 hour shift at the Museum.

But, going down the basement before brunch at 11am to do 1 load of laundry , gave me a cold slap in the face. Flooding in our basement!!! It was raining the whole night.

Two weeks prior, we heard news and saw photos of  heavy flooding in Steinbach,

Now, it was our turn!

I was kidding myself, since , we did not have the chance to go for any summer outing in the nearby lakes, oh the water came to us!!!

hahaha!!

Since this house is 1962 built, there were a few surprises that we forgot to look into. Thank God, I did not go for another Insurance when renewal came last March. I was heavy hearted in renewing the contract.

Praise God Almighty! Alleluia!

Restoration has been a bit slow. I am not able to help much.

Ruel and Jo did the cementing of the laundry room floor and carrying  8 bags of cement was already a challenge.

I have yet to see their work tonight.

Thank God for the grace of a better perspective.

I was a bit depressed for this situation and felt so sorry for myself ...but when news reached me about the two storms that hit the Philippines, I at once stopped and shaped up.

The pictures and news clips of the devastation was so heartbreaking.

My situation was nothing compared to those who lost all their family members to the flood.

Some prayers from Kerygma:

Dear God, help me build my house, my life on You, so that if and when I fall, I can hold on to You and rise again. Amen.

Some basement photos:

More photos of  the Asbestos tiles remediation and mould removals by Advance Enviromental Services Inc.(341 Stanley st) wonderful people. Thank you for Mann and Ken and Tony.

December 2,2025

 12;09AM CT    

    Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of Thy faithful, please enkindle in us the fire of Your Divine love, send forth Your Spirit Oh Lord, and it shall be created, and You Oh Lord, shall renew the face of the earth.

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Technical note to self: Sync the time in my BLOG to Central. If I am not mistaken, it is still in Doha time.

Let us see, it is Dec 2,2025 at 12:13 am Central time.

When I publish this, what time would it show?

Cause last night, when I published my blog, it showed the following day's date already.

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Today is a BEST DAY ever.

Thank you Lord Jesus.

Despite the super pain in my lower back and right knee, I was able to accomplish some important tasks.

I was able to put back some semblance of order in our living room.

It is almost a week now that we emptied our basements of everything except a handful of items.

The garage and the living area was the designated temporary dumping site.

I say dump, because, I was able to throw 5 large trash bags, and there is still more.

Papers that needs to be let go.

Things I am still holding on to.

I was happy for my accomplishment since I was able to  listen to Christopher West and Fr. Timothy Galllagher SJ talk about 14 Steps of making a proper discernment.

(INSERT SOME PHOTOS)

Today's layman reflection  in Kerygma by Mia Bueno, shares with us her son's Best Day Ever attitude to each and everyday.

Her little boy finds something to be grateful for.

Something, I have relegated to Thanksgiving.

So, let me get back to it now...

Thank you Lord Jesus for the following:

1. Movie time with Ruel, watching InterStellar for the Dandelion Book Club review tomorrow. We enjoyed it contrary to what I thought, I'd be bored to death. I gave it 5 stars.

2. Good food and company for dinner.

3. The energy to prepare Burrito meal despite the pain,

4. Support from KJ.

5. The snow capped roof tops.

6. The smoking chimneys in the neighborhood. Wonderful sight, just like the glistening snow at night, like sparkling jewels.

7. The chance to get out of my self absorbed, selfish decisions, in favor of service.

8. Schedule for tomorrow. Thank God, I was able to get through. It was tough last week to get a booking online. I was able to do it! Minor Injury Clinic, here we come!

9. The message of William Lane  Craig and John Lennox.

10. Sharing a Tuxedo cake with Jo, Mari and Lilli after they came in from the snow and temperature of below 12* one after the other.

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-12-02

Reflection questions:

What is your default day? Is it always your best day ever or worst day ever?

Lord, please bless my eyes to see You in every person and in every situation. Amen.

What have you learned about the Father as revealed by Jesus in the Scriptures?

Who is God for you? How does He manifest in your day-to-day experiences?

God is my mighty creator. He is my heavenly Father. He and His Son is my Lord and Savior, His Holy Spirit is my guide and counselor.  

I am never going to feel orphaned or alone, He is always with me.

He allows me to go through a spiritual dryness for a reason...and one of which I believe is to continue TRUSTING HIM no matter what.

Today's gospel reading is reminding me that God the Father and God the Son are one.

He loves me so much.

I am so blessed so I can be a blessing to others.

Thank you Lord Jesus Thank You.

Alleluia Alleluia!!!

Nov.30,2025

 10:06pm CT

Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of thy faithful, enkindle in us the fire of thy Divine Love , send forth your Spirit Oh Lord, and it shall be created, and You Oh Lord, shall renew the face of the earth.

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I am doing the gospel reflections for tomorrow Dec.1, 2025.

It is the death anniversary of my paternal grandfather, Calixto de Leon, Sr.

A week ago, Nov.24, it was  the death anniversary of my maternal Grandmother, Lucia Borja Roque.

I remember the year 1980, mom was pregnant with our youngest sibling at 45 y/o.

She had to be in Manila for her mom's burial then come back right away to Zamboanga City for her father in law's burial as well.

Earlier, as I was about to open the car door, from our trip to Canadian Tire, I noticed a waft of her favorite perfume.

Thank you mom.

I know you appreciated the effort I put in praying the rosary in remembrance of our dearly departed family and ancestors.

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https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-12-01

Friend, are you in a mess? Are you in darkness?

Do you believe in the power of God’s Word? 

What has He spoken that has come true in your life?

I will declare the saving power of Our Lord Jesus Christ, through His holy angels...last Sunday ( Nov,23) my daughter and family friend, Jo, came home from a birthday party at 330am.

In the intersection of Kenaston and Corydon, they were t-boned by a sedan who was speeding and did not notice he was still on RED LIGHT.

Mari thinks he must have been on his phone since the guy was doing UBER.

Jo's SUV spun 2x.

The other guy's bumpers was smashed and many broken parts littered the intersection.

Praise God for His Saving power. Jo and Mari did not have any injuries.

Thank God, the SUV did not turn over.

Praise God  Alleluia!

November 29,2025

 11:26pm

Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of thy faithful, enkindle in us the fire of Your Divine Love, send forth Your Spirit Oh Lord, and it shall be created, and You Oh Lord, shall renew the face of  the earth.

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Mayo woke me up at past 10pm tonight, Ruel and I were resting after dinner.

Thank you Mayo for the reminder of my plan.

During Rosary time, I had another  nudge to do what I needed to do.

Lord Jesus, please grant me the grace and the strength just to do that.

Thank you Lord Jesus.,

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https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-11-30

Tomorrow is the first day of ADVENT.

What is ADVENT? It is simply that heightened season where we are being reminded to prepare for the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ for the 2nd time, which could mean, the final time of judgement and retribution.

Correct me if I am wrong.

Here are the reflections I have based on the questions posed in Kerygma for this Sunday.

We often hear, “Life is short. Better enjoy it.” But how about, “Eternity is long. Better prepare for it”?

This prophecy of Isaiah is incredible. It speaks of a time when there will be no more war. Does our Christian society reflect this vision? Is it getting closer to this reality or moving further away from it? Sometimes, I find it difficult to know the answers to these questions. Perhaps the more important question is: do we minister the peace of Christ to those around us?

The theme of light and darkness is common in the Scriptures. As we begin our Advent journey toward the celebration of Christ’s birth, the Church invites us to come into the light of His presence and leave behind the darkness of our sins. “The ‘time’ has come,” says the Apostle Paul. Are you willing to respond to His call?

We are called to repent of our sins and believe in the saving work of Jesus Christ. We do not have any excuse. If Jesus were to come again tomorrow, would you be ready to greet Him? Have you done all that you could to get rid of the sin in your life? If not, why not? We don’t have valid excuses for not being ready when Jesus comes again or if He calls us to Himself tomorrow.

To whom is God calling you to pass on the light of hope today?

My answers:

To you my dear readers.

May my daily reflections bring you hope and consolation in your time of darkness.

I am not perfect. I am a sinner.

I constantly seek the Holy Sacrament of Reconciliation to rid me of my most favorite sins and so, my journey will be lighter and as I earn my wings, I will always be ready for God's will in my life.

I continue to ask for God's special graces and tender mercies so I can always hear His voice and instruction, and the will of steel to fulfill them.

May the Mother of my God, help me and pray for me every step of the way.

Join me as I prepare The Way through  the call of repentance and faith.

My voice  recording of  this Sunday's  gospel readings :

https://youtu.be/S6uOPT3Znzo

Praise You Oh Lord Jesus Christ! Alleluia!

Totus Tuus

Ave Maria.

Advent prayers of 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AjwYrFojwM

THANKSGIVING

 Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of thy faithful, please enkindle in us the fire of thy Divine Love, send forth your Spirit Oh Lord, and it shall be created, and You Oh Holy Trinity, shall renew the face of the earth, starting with my thoughts, words and actions.

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, pray for us.

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The Kerygma Family Daily Bible Reflection https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-11-27 is giving me so much comfort and consolation.

Last night, my dear friend Jane messages me in the midst of her busy-ness to send me  UBEREATS gift card so we can join her in celebrating her birthday tomorrow!

What a beautiful blessing!

I was just admiring one of the shawls she sent me  decades ago. We were praying the rosary last night and I was beside the nativity table set up and admired it's color and gold stipes so fit for the King of Kinds, Lord of Lords.

Thank you dear Jane. May God bless you more and especially to your coming travels to  Vietnam and Japan, in Jesus most might name.

It is THANKSGIVING DAY in the U.S. and it is something I started to share and observe ever since I could remember...not with all the frills but in quiet gratitude.

We will be watching Lilli's 1st school band concert tonight as a freshman student.

Yay!

Also, today marks the 2nd day of  Asbestos and Mould removal after the October 5,2025 flooding of our basement.

Thank God for this 1st phase of restoration, in Jesus most nighty name.

Praises and thanksgiving be always be upon Our Great God, the God of Abraham, Moses and the many Joseph's of bible stories especially the foster Father of the Universal Church, Joseph, the spouse of Mary ,the Mother of my God.

Alleluia to the most Holy Trinity!

November 21,2025

 9:44am Central Time

Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of thy faithful, please enkindle in us the fire of Your Divine Love, Send forth Your Spirit Oh Lord, and it shall be created, and You shall renew the face of the earth.

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Today's scripture first  reading is reminding us of the re-dedication of the temple after a period of war in the book of Macabees.

The psalm is full of praises to our Lord.

The gospel from Luke shows Jesus exhibiting righteous indignation at the sellers for the injustices they commit against the poor in connivance with the temple elders in requiring and pricing the prescribed offering.

Jesus cleansed the temple of filth and corruption.

Today is also the feast of  the presentation of Mary to the temple by her parents.

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-11-21

Some of my thoughts and reflections based on some of the reflection questions.

Is your body worthy of being a “temple of the Holy Spirit”? Why?

What inner preparations do you need to do before we enter the Advent season?

 

Thank God for the grace of the sacrament of reconciliation last Sunday .

Through this grace, I am able to rid myself of the ugliness of my favorite sins so that the LIGHT of MY LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST will reign in my eyes, my lips and my hands and feet.

Jesus, continue to be the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE for me...I continue to draw closer to you so the dark shadows of  hopelessness and despair, lack of focus and determination may no longer hinder me from doing Your mission for me in my life.

Praise You Oh Lord Jesus Christ.

November 20,2025

 8:46pm

Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of thy faithful, enkindle in us the fire of Your Divine love, send forth Your Spirit, and it shall be created, and You Oh Lord shall renew the face of the earth, starting with my thoughts, my words and my actions....

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My youngest is behind me on the black Ikea table doing her homework as she sings " Santa Baby"  very similar in tone and pitch as her favorite Laufey, ( a mixed race of Icelandic and Chinese ) singer.

She was early showing some form of frustration over her math tasks.

Thank God, Ruel was able to work with her and she has let go of her almost negative attitude.

She  gave me her music notes.

Thank God for her musical skills and aptitude.

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The Kerygma Daily Family Reflections is quite timely to ponder on.

Listened as well to TV Maria, Salita ng Dios, Salita ng Buhay daily readings and reflections. I love especially what Father Hans Magdurulang, who was formerly assigned in San Felipe Neri in Mandaluyong City said on the family and the quality of understanding and communications within and among the members.

Indeed, something very very important to  value.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR9UWafbfTw&t=209s 

Some reflection questions , prayers and my answers:

Do you feel trapped? Need Jesus to help you out? Call on your Lifeline today.

Jesus, help me to see clearly and choose the path You want for me.

How do you prepare yourself in the time for the Lord’s visitation?

How is the Lord making His presence felt at this point in your life?

May I always be attentive to You, O Lord! Give me a listening heart. Amen.

Let me focus on the responsorial Psalm for today:

Psalm 50:15  Call on me in time of distress, and I will save you...

I hold on to this promise Oh Lord Jesus.

Thank you thank you.

Glory to You in the Highest!

King of Kings

Lord of Lords...

Alleluia!