Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Signs

 Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love.

Lead: Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
Response: And you shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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The temperature yesterday and today has been falling below zero.

Snow will soon fall.

The trees are almost bear.

The wonderful pop of colors still surprise us in preparation for the blinding white to come.

I marvel at the red of some berries.

The orange, yellow and red leaves of some trees.

And of course....the evergreens are still magnificent.

Thank You Lord, for the greatness and beauty of your creation.

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Reflection questions for today care of Kerygma Family Daily Bible Reflections

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-10-27

How can your heart become fertile soil for God’s Word to take root and bear fruit?

Do you believe in “heaven on earth”? Have you experienced God’s Kingdom? Describe it.

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My prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for your word that you make available to me everyday, every minute every second of my life. Thank You for giving me life. Thank You for helping me when I am almost ready to give up. Thank You for refreshing me when I am parched. Thank You for filling me up when I go hungry. Thank You for your mighty protection and guidance that I have the grace to seek Your Will, Your mission for my life and the wisdom and strength to carry it out while carrying my cross.

Mother Mary, pray for us.

St. Joseph, pray for us.

St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us.


Monday, October 26, 2026

Let No One Deceive You

 Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love.

Lead: Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
Response: And you shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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Today's Kerygma Family Daily Reading  first scripture reading is not similar to the TV Maria Salita Ng Diyos, Salita ng Buhay.

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-10-26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APDxjO_UF7Y

I usually start my prayer time listening and trying to sing along the morning Liturgy of the Hours with Paul Rose in his youtube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcaVMafABK4

This time I was basking in the online presence of Eucharistic Adoration with the sisters of Divine Mercy here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtA8Q2R4k1s

I listen and then make my reflections at times not reading the reflections of the layperson and priest. I do it after I make mine.

Nothing is fixed in stone though.

Now, I will copy the first reading as taken from TV Maria:

Ephesians 4:32–5:8

32hBe kind to one another, tenderhearted, iforgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Walk in Love

5jTherefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2And kwalk in love, las Christ loved us and mgave himself up for us, a nfragrant ooffering and sacrifice to God.

3But psexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness qmust not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. 4Let there be rno filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, swhich are out of place, but instead tlet there be thanksgiving. 5For you may be sure of this, that ueveryone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (vthat is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6wLet no one xdeceive you with empty words, for because of these things ythe wrath of God comes upon zthe sons of disobedience. 7Therefore ado not become partners with them; 8for bat one time you were cdarkness, but now you are light in the Lord. dWalk as children of light


Last Saturday, Ruel and I accepted Father Ani's invitation to us to participate in a all diocese study day at St Timothy Church.

The opening prayer has inspired me to seek more wisdom from my trusted sources like:

Scott Hahn

Christpher West

Matt Walsh of the 2022 documentary What is a Woman?

Trent Horn

Father Mike Scmidt

Bishop Athanasius Schneider

In so doing I encountered a wife, mother of 6 author, Noelle Mering.

I am trying to devour and digest all media that I can get of her thoughts and studies and will soon grab her book as well.

Her conversation with Dr. Scott Hahn was really so enlightening that a push back is indeed necessary since there are so many dark forces trying to destroy the Catholic Church from within with all of this Marxist non-sense.

When I was in my first year in college, I had an economics professor who attacked the Catholic Church in the Catholic School I was studying by diluting the miracle of the fish and loaves saying:

It was not the miraculous creation of more bread and fish by Jesus.

The miracle was in the change of heart of the  people of more than 5000 men not counting the women and children.

That they shared what they had brought and all was fed to the full that baskets were collected in excess.

Hmmm....I was barely 17 years old and to this day, I instinctively  knew the professor was downplaying Jesus divine nature and His capacity to create something from nothing.

Which is a common argument in the creation of the world by Atheist.

So, to this lady who opened the prayer for that study, calling the Holy Spirit a she...

I will pray for your confusion.

The Holy Spirit, based on my very limited knowledge...cannot be contained and boxed in the plural wars feminist love to engage in.

It is only us humans that have reproductive organs.

And some of us are not happy with what we are given and want to return and exchange it with something else.

Sorry, my God does not make mistakes.

So, try to be happy, content with that.

Many trans people are regretting the procedures they have made and are now talking about the horrors of the medical procedure they have undergone and have for the rest of their lives.

Listen to Lila Rose.

Rosario Butterfield 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJc0McjBo3o

Beckett Cook

Kim Zember  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJc0McjBo3o

Adrian Milag with Kate to Diego  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MYlMcm8XWI&t=449s

So, I continue to pray for  brothers and sisters caught up in this  demonic confusion especially with shepherds of the flocks like Fr James Martin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g3O_U0aqGs

I end this sharing with a story about my 1st cousin, Carina.

During the time of my dad's last days, she made sure she was there for us making sure that dad would be visited by a Marian priest.

Then, as dad was lying there in his hospital bed in Cardinal Santos, Carina or Carrie for short, shared to us her conversion story from a life of lesbianism.

She shared to my sisters and me...why she thinks she become one.

She was abused by her mom's massage therapist in their home.

Not once, but many times.

She tells us about her living in with not one woman but several.

Then she tells us how Mother Mary was able to help her be freed of this.

This was 2015.

And sorry Carrie for  shedding light on this just now.

Thank you for endorsing us with your story.

Thank you for your example of boldness and courage to own up your story of conversion made only possible with Jesus's grace through His Mother.

Listening to Rosario Butterfield now as I write, is your story as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJc0McjBo3o

May God be praised and glorified!!!



Taken from her facebook post of 2012.

Dear cousin, fly free into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=499459556741048&set=a.339928646027474


Friday, October 23, 2026

Remain Worthy

 Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love.

Lead: Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
Response: And you shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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I was surprised to see Lilli here at home.

They have a holiday from school!

Yay!

I miss this one so much.

She leaves for school and am still asleep and when I get home from work she is already asleep.

We had some quality time together until she got irritated at me over an issue.

We both need reminders to be patient with each others when there are varying degrees of priorities and tasks to be accomplished in the best possible manner.

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Today's Kerygma Daily Bible Reflection

 https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-10-23


reflect

In your own household and company, what have you done to help those who have less to have more? 

Lord, help us help one another by using the power of design to keep the bond of peace.


Are you conscious of the signs of the times? How do you respond to these signs? Do you see the hand of God through these signs?

God our Father, help us to see good from evil, holy from sinful, love from hate, kindness from meanness, generosity from greed, and peace from divisions. Give us the courage to promote and witness to what is good, holy, loving, kind, generous, and peaceful in our own little worlds. Amen.

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Less to have more.

Hmmm...

For me having less material things and pursuits is actually having more freedom.

One has no worry of it getting destroyed or stolen.

Now...as to nagging and talking ...too much is less peace and understanding.

But certain issues have to be talked ...then surrender everything to our Lord.

We cannot control a lot of things except how we react or label things.

Lately, I was so itchy to share what this person has done to me.

In short, my judgment of him being such an A#$% H$%@.

But, by God' grace I was able to slowly forgive enough to not let it bother me anymore.

Like water on duck's feathers!!

Praise Your Lord Jesus.

Thank you for the grace to turn the other cheek and move on.

Ephesians 4:1-6

Brothers and sisters: I, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, 3 striving to preserve the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace: 4 one Body and one Spirit, as you were also called to the one hope of your call; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.


Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wedneday Wins!

 Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love.

Lead: Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
Response: And you shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen


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Ruel and I just finished reading today's gospel readings via Kerygma.

Here is the link:

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-10-21

I just had my breakfast.

We just came from the Grace Hospital.

He took the day off to accompany me.

Thank You Lord for my husband's care.

He exhibited his usual signs of anxiety prior to us leaving earlier.

So, coming home, I asked him, what was bothering him.

I reminded ourselves that  we must hold on to God's Word and promises through His Scripture. His Word.

I gave him several quotes to hold on to.

Oh no!! I just remembered, we forgot to pay a visit to a sister in the community while we were there.

Offering a Hail Mary for this sister's full and complete recovery soonest in Jesus most mighty name.

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Today's first reflection from Mari Sison Garcia was about losing her sister to Covid.

Mari Sison Garcia would be a prominent feature in the yearly Holy Week Seven Last Words telecast from Christ the King Church in E.Rodgriguez, Manila.

She always sported a very nice hair cut.

I remembered the time I got Covid in 2020.

First in May 2020 then a 2nd time in June.

I thought I was a real goner.

We were barely 4 months in Canada as new immigrants.

I was super weak. My nail beds were black. Not purple or deep red. Black.

Seeing them made me a bit scared.

Every breath a took brought a thousand like pricks of small swords in my chest and back.

I felt like I was drowning.

I had to catch my breath.

I was too weak to bring myself to the bathroom.

Only one thing I promised Ruel not to do, was to bring me to the hospital.

I instinctively knew that If I was ever admitted, I would simply fall into the cracks of the hospital system here.

Everyone was still groping in the dark with the pandemic.

I just would ask for prayers.

If I could feel I was slipping away, I would ask Ruel, Marina and Marcelina to pray over me.

I kept begging them to pray...pray hard.

Clearly, it worked!

I am still alive and kicking!

Praise God for His grace of life and mercy.

Mari Sison- Garcia's sister was not so fortunate enough to see another day.

With her countless of others fell victim to the man-made tragedy of the Wuhan virus.

May Our Lord Jesus, by His blood and Holy Name continue to cover us and save us.

He is the only Savior we can hold on to.

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Today's reflection questions:

What are your God-given gifts? How have you used them? Do you believe that you still have undiscovered gifts?

If the Lord decides to call you today, are you ready?

My prayer:

Lord Jesus, help me be ready, always.

Seeking Your Will and fulfilling it to our last breath.

May God be praised!


Monday, October 19, 2026

Tomorrow is Never Promised

 Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love.

Lead: Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
Response: And you shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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Hi!

Welcome back to my blog!

Did I have a total rest this past weekend?

Not as much as I had wanted.

Ruel and I spent  driving the girls from one event/appointment to the other.

We got stuck for almost 20 minutes in the train crossing.

The train was moving in a snail pace and it was such a long row of cars!

Lilli was late for her 330pm appointment .

Mari did not bring her car to her to place of work since parking is quite expensive downtown.

Praise God, we were able to pray the rosary together as a family last Saturday and Sunday.

I miss praying with them during the evenings of the week.

Praise God just the same.

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I  received a compliment from someone recently for my penned words.

He calls me a " wordslinger!"

Thank you and advance Happy Birthday to you and your unica hija very soon.

I also would like to honor you for being such a great big brother to your siblings!

May God continue to bless you more and more.

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There are times I am not able to receive such recognition with grace.

I still cringe and try to nit-pick on my imperfections...which I do not edit sometimes to remind me that perfection can only be achieved in union with my Maker.

His sent Advocate.

His Paraclete.

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The sun was shining all throughout the weekend that I finally we were able to do our fall shoot in the nearby Assiniboine Forest, a project of Rotary Intl, it's guardians.

Additional photos for posterity to be shared.

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Today's Kerygyma Family Daily Bible Reflection

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-10-19

What sacrifice are you being called to make to bring healing in your family?

How have you lived your life up to today? Do you dwell more on the past or  worry much about the future?   

Some thoughts :

I just learned of another tragic death.

This time of a priest celebrating  Oct 17 evening mass in a church somewhere in Ecuador.

After giving a homily on  death being a surprise...the big crucifix behind him falls on his head much to the shock and horror of the mass goers.

A few October 8, a  34 year old part time construction worker died in The Fairmont Hotel renovation project, died when a big portion of the wall they were working on fell on him.

His name was John Cabanliza.

As a Legion of Mary, we were asked to conduct prayers for him.

Goodness graciousness!!

Lord Jesus, through St Joseph, the patron of workers and good death, please help us always be ready to meet you at our last breath when it is time.

May all the things we value and given service and time to, be received together with our soul into your LIGHT and Mercy.

Spare us, if you will, by Your most precious blood and name, the scourge of a painful, tragic death through accidents, long lingering illness etc etc.

Grant us a peaceful and joyful one instead...

Thank You Lord Jesus.

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More photos of Thanksgiving Weekend:


Painting done October 11 while eating french fries and listening to music.
Lemons by Lilli, Sinigang ingredients by Mari, Papaya by Ruel and oranges by me.


Halloween costume for Mayo in Hotdog and mustard!!!



Fall wreath Mari and I prepared.


Thanskgiving brunch lovingly prepared by me!



Mari's Tiramisu for Sunday lunch.



Fall photo shoot Oct 18 2026




“Never measure your generosity by what you give, but rather, with what you have left.” (Blessed Fulton Sheen)


























Friday, October 16, 2026

16 on 16th

 Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love.

Lead: Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
Response: And you shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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I just learned about an 80+ year old man named Oscar who is sick and needs prayers.

Early this morning, I woke up  also thinking about my dad and how old exactly he died.

With counting fingers I re-learned he was 82 in 2015. He was born 1932.

Oscar on the other hand was born 1945.

The tail end of World War 2.

I met Oscar in  my final interview for a job as a teller with Bank of the Philippine Islands.

He asked me why I did not mention in the interview process that my dad was with BPI before and they had a special accommodations for children of employees.

Dad worked a total of 25+ years with the company.

Through various mergers and acquisitions.

I replied that I wanted to find out if I could make it without the help of that benefit.

I saw him twice later on in my almost 4 year stint with the bank.

I represented our branch in the CBA or collective bargaining agreement rounds.

It was in Davao Apo View Hotel.

He commended me for the diplomacy I employed in asking for our concerns.

The other representatives started to send me their concerns so I could voice them during the negotiations.

Tact and gentleness almost always trumps entitlement.

Give me ! Give me! Now!

Something I should remind myself again and again.

I dont know if you guys noted in my previous blog that I was at a fork in the road recently.

And yes, I have walked a quarter of a mile in it so to speak.

I hope and pray that God blesses me to reach the finish line.

In Jesus with Mother Mary's powerful intercession, I place my hope.

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This weekend hopefully I can just sleep in.

Rest and recover!

Re-charge depleted reserves.

In Jesus name I pray and claim.

Thank  You Lord Jesus.


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Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend was divine for me.

Saturday, Oct 10 was so busy.

Sunday, October 11 was moderately calm.

Monday, October 12, was precious moments with the whole family.

Here are some photos:

Lilac bush turning burgundy,,,


Rosary Rally at Petrus Hall Grotto 
October 10,2026


Early morning chat with next door neighbor Gord and enjoying the colors of the trees around.




bro Rod and sis MaryJane picking up the image of  the Divine Mercy which was with us for two weeks.



Tiramisu and bananas on banana bread/pudding sliced like a pizza! Thanks to Ruel and Marina.
October 11 lunch.

TO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW.
Thank God it's Friday.

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Kerygma Family Daily Reflection for today...

What and who do you value most in life? Why?

Come, Holy Spirit, fill my mind, heart, and soul with Your presence. Fill me with Your love that I may be purified and sanctified. Amen