Maria JUANA PART 2

 Dear Jane:

Surprise, after like almost 2 decades of my blog , I finally have another follower...you!

I had to squint my eyes, remove my far sighted glasses and almost glued my nose to the laptop screen to recognize your photo.

Thank you for doing that.

You just filled up my love tank to overflowing.

In a matter of  14 days, it will be your birthday. Nov, 28.

I wish and pray that our good Lord will bless you with more graces, strength and good health to  travel  more, see your grandchildren's children, enjoy them and still achieve all your dreams.

Here are my favorite memories of you:

1.  After high school, one summer's day, we went around Ozamiz city in a vesta motorcycle. Do you remember the color? I think, it was pink. We got so sunburnt. Then we went to Misamis University and saw something and someone bringing a big bouquet of red red roses. Looking at each other, deep with each's others dirty thoughts, we continued our joy ride...hours and hours more.

2.  You gave me a beautiful charcoal sketch of me during college years.

3. I love hanging out in your Osrox home.

4.  I so admired you when you were working and studying full time. So amazing!

5. You sent me a plane ticket so I could attend your wedding in Iligan city, to which I was not able to attend, but still your never resented me.

6. When Lilli was  a baby, you came one day to Wayan and took over the kitchen, went to the nearby Talipapa.  Then you cooked us  your wonderful Korean Beef...since then, it is a staple for our New Year's menu.

7. Then you treated me to a spa in SM Megamall.

8. There is the time you sent me a big box of scarves and my favorite apron. I still have them, believe it or not.

9. Endless chat then and now. Praise God for technology! You never miss my birthday. Then you end up being emotional and crying. hahaha. Sometimes, I think, oh no, my birthday is soon coming, will Jane cry again?

For now, I will enumerate 10 events...but last and definitely not the least, is the example you are showing me, your kids and those around you how creative you are in your pursuit of earning a living and maintaining such a beautiful home.

I am so in awe of you. I am so proud and  full of joy seeing you add so many stamps to your passport. 

Sana oil!!!

Looking forward  to seeing you in God's most perfect time.

In the meantime, I take my hat off you and give you a salute. You are one awesome wife and mother and career woman!!!!

Thank you for calling me your best friend.

God is so good for the gift of this friendship and sisterhood!

 ( to be continued with part 3)

Not to the East, but to the West Mother Cabrini ( Pope Leo XIII)

 

November 13,2025

10:39am

 

Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of the faithful, enkindle in us the fire of Your Divine Love, send forth Your Holy Spirit, and please renew the face of the earth…starting with my thoughts, mind, heart, body and soul.

 

** ***

 

Today, after a good number of distractions, I have finally found the time to read , ponder and prayerfully share my thoughts on :

 

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-11-13

 

I learned in the process, it is St. Frances Xavier Cabrini’s feast.

 

Ever since I saw the movie trailer of  Angel’s Studio’s Cabrini , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02S9IcBPefw

 

I have been wanting to watch it. It has been  more than a year now.

 

I was considering it in our book/movie club, The DBC ( Dandelion Book Club) meeting the other day. We  brainstormed on what our December 2025 topic will be.

 

 

I guess, the Holy Spirit, is indeed leading me to this direction.

 

Here are the reflection questions and my answers for today’s gospel readings.

 

What is the best way to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?

 

What are you doing to help build the Kingdom of God right here, right now?

 

Last night, the girls and some good friends went north of Winnipeg to chase Aurora.

 

Ruel had other plans, thus, I stayed behind with him.

 

Watching the drone video of a newly discovered youtuber, satisfied my curiosity for the Northern Lights while  not being exposed to the cold.

 

That is one way for preparing for anything especially the 2^nd coming of Jesus or my final breath a well.

 

My health has been quite frail lately, so, regular exercise and  rest is needed.

 

Later, I pray, my GP’s appointment will have better results and directions moving forward.

 

My November 7,2025 experience confirms the state of the Manitoba Health Care system.

 

A test of patience to be a good patient.

 

My contribution in helping build in kingdom of my  Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is to continue to be watchful and alert so I can detect and follow the leadings of the most Holy Spirit, that His mission for me, may be realized with much determination, resilience , faith, hope and love in all my ways.

 

May God be praised now and always.

 

Alleluia Lord Jesus, I place my trust and confidence in You.

 

 

Dancing Aurora November 5,2025

 

November 5 was our Parish Priest in Holy Cross' birthday.

I will honor him with another blog soon.

For now, I will share photos of  a surprise celestial light show of the hard to catch, Aurora Borealis on that day.

I was chatting with my counselor when Ruel barges into the room declaring Aurora is visible.

A quick goodbye and  bundle up and oh my...what an awesome view!

I cant say, the novelty has worn out since the last sighting right above us.

This time Aurora  was towards the north side of the backyard...

What a sight to  behold.

God's  wonderful creation...nature at it's finest!!!

November 10,2025 RANDOM THOUGHTS & UPDATES

 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 Lord and it shall be created, and You Oh Lord shall renew the face of the earth.

** ***

I sit on our Ikea round table facing the east window. My husband is on the other side of the table, badminton racket on the table, while he is browsing the internet on his phone.

The girls are snoring loudly behind me  sandwich in the couch like two peas in a pod.

It is almost 9pm and it is really dark outside. 

Winter is finally here with the snow. Temperature has been bordering between minus 1-3*C. Snow fall has been spare, but all rooftops are now covered with  white powder like soft ice and I love seeing the chimneys smoking .

I just finished researching on the author Brianna Weist. A 33 year old best selling author. Her mom was slightly featured in her Hodda and Jenna guesting.

She is such a sage!!!

I hope to be able to complete reading her book, The Mountain is You, given to me last 2020 by my BFF Trixie.

I miss her.

Today, I checked on weather news in the Philippines. The devastation left by the Typhoon Tino and Uwan was so heartbreaking.

The thoughts of Urban Planner, Jun Palafox is worth pondering on as we observe the worsening of the tragedies of this weather disturbances.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTXGeSjDH7c&t=11s

He encourages Architects and Engineers to check on their conscience.

He lost a lot  financially in a a court case  when he refused a project that entailed cutting down of more than 300 trees.

He emphasizes the need for more open spaces in urban planning and not to cut down the lungs of the environment, which are our trees or forest cover.

Ironically, most countries listen and implement his many suggestions but, not in his own backyard.

Just like Jesus, He was not accepted  by his own.,

Still, it did not deter Him from carrying out His mission of salvation.

** ***

Emmanuelle Atienza.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcAvmxcfs5U

I  am so curious to know more about this beautiful young lady. Listening to her parents talk about her and how they struggled with her mental health condition, made me come to my own conclusions.

Listening to her outspoken  views  make me so sad that she succumbed to the demons of  suicide.

May Our Lord Jesus continue to cover us with His most precious blood that we may all be delivered and emerge victorious from the snares and traps of the evil ones machinations.

Praying that her soul and the souls of  Charlie Kirk and  those of the recent tragedies may find the light of Christ shine upon their souls and may they all rest in peace.

Praise to You Oh Lords Jesus Christ

ending this blog at exactly...911..coincidence? anyone?

BEING IGNORED, REJECTED AND MARGINALIZED

 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 Lord and it shall be created and You Oh Lord shall renew the face of the earth.

** ***

The Kill Switch has been activated.

Cars of old, have this Kill Switch somewhere.

Not so sure of the modern ones available now.

A brief inquiry from google tells me that is something that can be installed easily to cut the flow of fuel as a car theft prevention.

Well, my psycho-emotional Kill Switch has been touched and I am trying to combat the blues.

The feeling of being REJECTED is quite bitter to swallow.

Today's gospel reading of Jesus being moved with pity and compassion for the grieving widow gives me much consolation.

I find my refuge and renewal in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ today and always.

This people may not see my value so I give myself the gift of COMPASSION as well.

As I lick my wounds, I claim my healing and release from them.

I give them the gift of my ABSENCE in return.

I of course am challenged to pray for them and forgive them.

I plead the blood of Jesus on this situation and  pray for healing all around.

Jesus, may you please bless them more today and always. May all their needs be provided for, now and always,

May their heart's desire be provided for always and forever.

Thank you Lord Jesus for giving me this grace.

** **

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-09-16

Questions to ponder on today:

Do you trust the Lord that He will always work for your good?

How do you handle acclaim and praise from others?

What do you do to remain humble in the midst of these?

How do you deal with the sense of being ignored, of being a nobody?

Prayer:

My Lord Jesus, allow me to find comfort in Your mercy and assurance of being somebody in Your eyes every time I feel ignored, marginalized, and unnoticed. Amen.

September 14,2025 photos at the Holy Cross Parish Feast BBQ , the Exhaltation of the the Most Holy Cross of Jesus with Parish Priest Father  Ani Xavier.

M 25:23

 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 shall renew the face of the earth.

God the Father, God the Holy  Spirit, God the Son, Jesus Christ...create in us, redeem us and sanctify us in the mission you have for us.

Mama Mary, pray for us.

St. Joseph, pray for us.

St. Michael the Archangel, protect us

** ** **

Words have power and words have consequences.

I have been wanting to do my gospel reflection for today since 530 this morning.

There were a lot of other things that called for my time and attention.

2nd born needed help in an  art work she has to do for next weekend's camp before she is picked up for a whole day activity in her  MFC youth group.

1st born had to go to her place of work to get some cardboard boxes...

After several days of sunny warm weather,  it is a bit extra cool this morning.

I have been admiring the  falling leaves  in my front neighbor's yard.

Beautiful yellowed leaves...

Fall indeed is here.

Last night, thanks to my hubby's back massage, my back feels very good this morning. I could barely move last night without complaining.

I praise and thank God for this morning and all other mornings He has generously showered on us.

Lord, thank you.

Thank you also for helping me overcome the evil that is trying to scare me and rob me of the Joy  I have in you.

The bullet that cut short a young man's life last September 10,2025 in Utah will not silence the work You Oh Lord have started...and that is for man to go back to You and respect precepts You have prepared for us...to have the authentic freedom from sin and slavery that awaits us on the other side of error and perversions.

My  reflections on today's Kerygma daily gospel readings:

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-09-13

How do you deal with your sins? Do you look down on yourself, or do you look up to God for His mercy? 

I reflect on them and see what led me to it. What are the trigger points...then, I acknowledge them and seek pardon from God right away and resolve to go to sacramental confession. 

I am learning how to use spiritual warfare against the evil spirits assigned to me at that point, to harass me, to confuse me, to make me morose and sad. By the mighty power of Jesus name, I rebuke, I reject them and command them to go to the foot of the cross and await Jesus' action on them. I plead Jesus blood to cover all areas  as a shield, nourishment and protection and provisions.

Thank you Lord Jesus for the grace to not stay down or beaten up.

I rise up  with Joy and Peace...that only You can give.

Lord Jesus, I am a sinner. You have long saved me on the cross. Help me immerse myself in Your words to deepen my relationship with You and to bear good fruits in my life. Amen. 

Cold September Morn

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

** ***

First of all, I would like to praise and thank Our Lord Jesus Christ for this grace I have this morning to write my thoughts, glorify and proclaim Him with my words.

I have recently encountered this warning not to reveal much of my thoughts as a protection.

I plead the blood of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to cover me and all that is related and connected to me as a formidable shield against all the wiles and traps of the Evil one.

My Lord Jesus  with His Holy Angels and Archangels are my shield  as I put on His Armor.

Mama Mary, may your blue mantle cover my family and I, now and always.

** **

Today's responsorial psalm is a very good weapon:

Psalm 52:10 I trust in God's mercy forever and ever.

The first part of that verse claims " I am like a green olive tree..."

And  I will thank you Lord, always for what you have done, and proclaim the goodness of your name before your faithful ones.

Last night, during our DBC or Dandelion Book Club meeting, discussing Hacksaw Ridge with Andrew Garfield as the heroic non-bearing-gun medic, Desmond Doss, in the battle of Okinawa, Japan, (April to May 1944,) we had a full 5 minute hearty laughter over the facial expression of one of the members over the visual of  an infamous individual.

It was very similar to Vince Vaughn, as Sgt Howell's getting acquainted with his troop as he said " You are a very strange looking individual, If you  dont mind me saying so..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my7jLQdEGaI&ab_channel=RandomologyTVProduction

I am so grateful for this book and movie club.

It helps remove the rustiness of my brains a lot.

Also, I praise and thank God for the homeschooling connection and support of the two parents of these two families who actively participate each month.

May God be praised for the different journeys and seasons we all experience.

Prayers and thoughts are lifted for the victims and survivors of all senseless mass school shootings especially the latest one in the Annunciation Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota which is just a little over 7 hours drive from here last August 27.

We pray as well for the perpetrators of these senseless crimes...their families and their souls. May the perpetual light of God shine upon them as they find peace.