May 28,2026

 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 is my sister's Jennie's birthday.

She is the number 6 sibling.

Among the 9 of us, she is the one who followed dad's footsteps and carved our a career in the banking industry.

She is one strong woman of faith.

She has battled and overcome breast cancer.

It is almost 2 years now since she had a mastectomy.

Praise God Alleluia for hearing our prayers and You have continually blessed her with a lot of graces.

I continue to pray for her great health and vitality in Jesus most mighty name and through Mama Mary's powerful intercession.

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Today marks Ruel and my going steady. Getting into a serious relationship  26 years ago.

I pray for those considering the married life.

I pray for those who are going through challenges especially due to third party complications.

I pray that the most Holy Spirit of God, grant them wisdom and understanding and that their prayers of reconciliation  and wholeness may be answered soon.

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In the Philippines, this date was also the wedding date of a matinee actor and a beauty queen.

They wed in the St Joseph the Worker Parish  Church in Baguio City.

Praise God they are still together.

Long live traditional marriages in Jesus' name and with Mama Mary, the Mother of God.

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We had a Single's For Christ sports activity in The Mandaluyong City Gym along Maysilo that fateful day.

Ruel and I had an early morning Sunday mass in Our Lady of Fatima Church.

I proceeded to the gym and broke the news to Net, Ate Nini Mendoza and all the rest of my sisters.

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I reminded Ruel last night of this special date. He forgot already.

That is alright. He has many things in mind lately.

One thing is for certain, our relationship is not perfect. I am not nor is Ruel...but, as we continually strive and help each other make God the center of our relationship and our lives, we are being blessed with His favor and graces.

What seemed impossible is possible.

All the suffering and challenges are now sources of joy and peace.

Praise God Alleluia!

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Today's gospel readings as recorded with my own voice:

https://youtu.be/Nx9wJCSrxhc

The Kerygma Family Daily Bible Readings:

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-05-28

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Reflection questions for today's gospel reading from Kerygma Family.

How are your relationships with others? How do you show your solidarity with family, friends, and those who ask for your help and prayers?

First question:

The grace of forgiveness is needed quite often especially when negative attitudes get in the way of dealings and communications.

I most often resort to prayer especially when my hands and feet cannot physically reach those who are in need.

I know that my prayers for others are very much effective and powerful rather than my prayers for myself.

That is why I do not hesitate to ask for prayers myself from others.

Also, I try to practice humility by asking for forgiveness for anything that I may have done and that has offended others.

Last, there are some people that I can only love from a distance and that is alright.

I no longer have the guilt hanging over me like a dark cloud.

I accept and let go now easily.

Praise God Alleluia!

May 21,2026 Thursday

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

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Today, the skies are less gloomy. They are overcast though...but the brightness of the sun is shining through.

Soon, it will be time for the first lawn mowing of the season.

I hope I was able to grab the give-away wooden shelf for garden flowers left at the parking area of Canadian Tire in UniCity.

Mari and I chanced upon them after coming from Costco yesterday. I met a lady named Amber who parked beside us in her Ford Ranger and claimed one.

I dont have the chance to check on it today. So many things in my plate.

The lull before the whirlwind.

Last night, my youngest had her Sturgeon Heights Collegiate school band concert. I finally was able to meet her music teacher Ms Luff. I missed the chance during the MBA Manitoba Band Association Honor Band Concert last May 4,2026 at Maples Colegiate.

My Ana and another Freshman student was asked to pitch in in the percussion department of the band for the Senior years.

Her music sheet folder was taken by mistake by another student so she was left with no music sheet for the final piece which has her solo as music box on the bells.

She was so anxious. 

I was so oblivious to drama that was unfolding.

The person who took her folder by mistake returned it with all the music sheets jumbled and she learned too late that one was missing.

I just learned about it this morning.

Thank God I was spared the stress.

Perhap Ruel saw everything since he was in the bleachers .

Well...Ana is now staying home with a slight fever.

She had so many activities during the weekend with the Youth Camp she supported. So, a lot of uncomfortable sleeping in tents and thin roll out camping bed and the weather was super cold.

She is getting a lot of tender loving care from me now.

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Today's reading is quite circular and full of emphasis.

Paul was boldly preaching the word and works of Jesus despite the threat of bodily harm.

Jesus emphasized that He and the Father are one.

Taken at face value, it is very clear and  specific...so, why do we doubt? Deny this claim?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u86DCnO2kuk

The gospel readings from Kerygma.

My reading of it for easy absorption and reflection.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u86DCnO2kuk

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The challenge to share Jesus to a world steeped in pain, confusion and brokeness.

Holy Spirit come.

Holy Spirit do your powerful work.

Mama Mary, help us.

St Joseph, pray for us.

Ask, Seek, Knock!

 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 Lord, shall renew the face of the earth.

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Weather this morning is cold. Wind chill is freezing but the digital thermometer tells me it is only 2*C.

I had to put a  fuschia pink scarf around my neck to keep me warm.

The past week, the skies were dark and grey with so much dusts.

Wind was strong and made eerie sounds.

Praise God for the occasional sun streaking down, bathing everything in golden light.

I bask in these precious moments.

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I was not able to write my blog consistently this week.

Praise God for the grace to do it this morning.

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Kerygma family daily reading for today:

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-05-16

The gospel reading for today reminds us of  God telling us to Ask Him anything in His most mighty name, He will grant, so that our joy will be complete.

But, why are some prayers not answered?

This week, a little girl that has grown close to me lately is asking that same question, why her dad, left them again for the 3rd time in 2 months in favor of another woman and the woman's son.

They are once again left high and dry to pick up the pieces of their selves. Stop asking the questions that remain unanswered...and to re-focus on healing and loving themselves.

The weather has definitely mimicked the gloom and doom of this situation.

I am most tempted to really be angry at this straying, lost and unfaithful husband and dad.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, hear us.

Jesus, graciously answer our prayers.

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Lord, continue to make known to us Your Holy Will. Comfort us with Your loving presence...Lord Jesus, grant us your mercy and consolation. I continue to pray for straying husbands and their hurting wives and families. In  Your most mighty name Oh Lord Jesus, I cast out, I reject, I renounce  all Jezebel spirits tempting these weakened men to lose control . Mama Mary, please continue to cover these broken families in your maternal care and pray for all of us.

Ave Maria.

 

I am a Friend of God

 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 shall renew the face of the earth.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI0cgUKMqRs

I have been playing this song on loop for an hour now as I go about here and there and everywhere.

I hope to be able to finish this blog/gospel reflection before anything else.

I so do love the above song. I remembered it upon reading the gospel for today.

The gospel command: Love One Another..was also the one we heard in the holy mass when I gave my first yes to Ruel many many years ago...

I praise and thank God for the grace to be able to do that...not always...but awkwardly...begrudgingly at times, or most of the time?..but for the past 24 years.

Thank You Mama Mary for the powerful intercession for this singular reason...to be committed to our vow to love and cherish till death...

Not debt.

Not to love another one....

Especially when loving Ruel was getting to be challenging...and he has become an enemy in most decision making processes.

Praise God for the grace.

He who is the author of the institution of marriage.

He who establish it...has given us the grace.

Praise God Alleluia!

Ave Maria.

Merry Month of Mother Mary

 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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This morning and yesterday  is what my daughters and I would call, Crash Landing on You kind of a day.

Big snow flurries.

Visions of Yun Seri and Captain Ri Jeong Hyeok walking with their thick coats while the snow was falling on them so romantically!!!!

Swoon time!

After last Sunday's noon day double digit summer heat, the snow is upon us again.

You can just imagine our dismay, seeing our garage roof covered in white!

But, again, you try to quickly recalibrate and not allow the doom and gloom get the better of you.

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My first born celebrated a birthday yesterday.

She just pops out of her door just a second ago informing me of her phone conversation.

Yes!!!

I love her french macarons too.

She promised her 10am appointment that she would bake her those heavenly delicacy when they meet.

Mari had some friends over yesterday.

My cooking skills were put to a test again.

I prepared, lumpia shanghai, corn with malunggay soup, pork liempo, chicken adobo, salted egg salad and the star of the show, my banana turon!!!

By 4th hour of food prep, I could barely walk.

My back was giving me problems again!!!

I just finished talking to my GP's secretary about it.

Goodness gracious! Great balls of fire!!!

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There are so many things to share. So many activities. So many blessings and answered prayers that the dark days and agonizing aches and pains are nothing compared to the joy of the morning filled with God's choicest blessings!!!

We were able to start our day with the Holy Mass.

There was no mass in the 5 minute away, Our Lady of  Perpetual.

We had to rush to St Emile instead for the 930am.

Father Vincent's  booming voice was a match for the technical glitches of their sound system interrupting his sermon many many times.

He switched them off and we could hear him just fine!!!

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Manitoba Band Association Honor Band Concert.

I had a double treat!

I was in 7th heaven as  Lilli played so many percussion instruments for this event.

It is her 3rd exposure.

She thoroughly enjoys it as much as we get so much consolation and healing from the music they play.

I am so proud of my M&M daughters! Praise You Lord Jesus for this extra special grace after a period of struggles.

They are achieving their own milestones now.

Mari is going to start her internship with Sugar Blooms as she is on her final leg of her Professional Baking course at The Red River College.

I have to do a lot of internal work to prepare for the day that they decide to fly out of the nest.

May God grant me that grace to be ready.

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Today's gospel readings: 

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-05-06

Reflection questions:

What are steps you take, or the habits you maintain, that helps you remain in God’s love?

Do you see sin as a disconnection from your relationship with God? Do you experience its devastating effect on you? Do you immediately address your disconnection from God?

Reading His word daily or as often as I can helps me hear and recognize His voice.

Yes, yes yes.

Sin separates me from God.

I  quickly reset.

Reconnect.

Reconcile.

Contrition.

Bask in God's best graces and blessings.

Final prayers and thoughts:

Recall all the answers to your prayers that God has given you and realize He is truly alive in your life.

Father, may I never forget that if I give my life to You, You will always work for my  good. God our Father, we thank You for the gift of the Lord Jesus. May we never be disconnected from You. May we always strive, through Your grace, to avoid sin. Amen. 

P.S. Happy 23rd Birthday again to my first born. Thank you for helping me become a better mom and person. You are such an amazing and beautiful young lady!

May 2, 2026 Maples Collegiate

The Clue, Sturgeon Heaights Collegiate, May 1, 2026

April 30, 2026 Pop Up Bakery, The Red River College, Main St.

Soli Deo Gloria.

Totus Tuus Maria.

Spring is Here!

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

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It was thunder and lightning kind of night last night.

Today, there is still a strong wind blowing, but the sun is shinning gloriously! Hopefully, spring is here despite the notice of plummeting temperatures maybe in the early morning or late evening today and tomorrow.

A have noticed a lot of people walking pass by the front road since yesterday. So interesting to watch. Walking with their dogs and my neighbors toddler going to daycare in his cute little wagon!!

Young mom and their baby. The exact symbol of spring.

This morning, my soon to be fifteen year old, had to ask me twice how her outfit of the day looks like.

I am learning to stop and admire when it is required and to not show a look of dismay when the choice being presented is not to my liking.

For some reason, my reaction does not elicit a positive response especially when I feel I need to show my disapproval.

Teenagers!!!

And rebellious young adults!

Many times this week, my youngest has expressed her longing for our young guests aged 8,7 and 3.

She kept looking for their noise and antics.

She is glad that for a short while she has experienced how it is to have younger siblings.

My heart is full!

I am so glad that she saw the value in welcoming these little ones in our home for one week.

Praise and thank You Lord Jesus for this grace.

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Today, I remember two good friends, Tita Edna and Josie, who are celebrating their birthdays today. I also remember my sibling number 5, who is celebrating her birthday tomorrow.

I prayed the complete rosary earlier for their intentions.

Thank You Lord Jesus Thank You.

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Today's gospel readings:

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-04-23

Reflection questions:

How can a person learn about faith without someone instructing him? This question prompts us to reflect on our duty and responsibility in proclaiming the Gospel. What does God ask each of us to do?

Among the many titles of Jesus, which one is the most important to you? Why?

When was the last time you shared the Gospel with someone who was far away from the Lord? Are there times when you failed to respond to the prompting of the Holy Spirit to do this?

I believe, God is asking each one of us, baptized Catholics/Christians, to continue spreading His word through our actions.

He asks us to continue ministering and praying for one another.

For me, the Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He is the Living Bread that came down from heaven. If we eat Him, we will have eternal life.

Last Sunday, by God's grace, I shared to a declared non-believer, the gospel of Christ regarding the covenant of marriage.

The virtue and grace of  forgiveness and patience and forbearance.

I remember two people now, who showed me in the past of this same example.

Their names are Ely and Nimfa.

Thank You Lord Jesus for the grace of this memory and the grace to keep on responding to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.

Praise to You Oh Lord Jesus Christ.

Ave Maria!

Totus Tuus.

I Surrender All

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

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Hi!

Welcome back to reading my thoughts and reflections.

The temperature now in Winnipeg is +14*C. Lovely to start working  in the front and back lawn and plants.

But, wait, not too fast! Forcasts say it will hit a low of +1 by Thursday.

For the budding vegetable garden enthusiast, planting outdoors will have to wait until a nice mini green house structure will be prepared. If not, I will just have to resort to sturdy, less care flowering plants like my Zinnias and Marigolds.

I eagerly await the resurgence of my Asiatic Lilies, Hydrangeas, 4^th of July sunburst flowers and my Catnip mints.

Ruel has not checked on our baby Apple shrub.

My indoor lemon shrub of almost 5 years is  in Intensive Care right now.

My Ikea Ficus is history. So sad!

Today, marks  my dad’s 94^th birthday.

I look out the windows right now and admire the overcast skies in the west windows, and the east, show pale blue and puffy clouds.

The 1pm sun is indeed bright.

I send kisses to dad.

I thank him for the devotion of the Divine Mercy.

I thank him for loving my mom for 41 years.

I offered my  complete rosary earlier for the repose of his soul and continue to pray that our Great God’s eternal light shine upon him.

I continue to thank him for the memories of him being my father.

One of our last conversations  in  2015,  a few months before he died was he had no fear of dying.  He tells me that our faith in God, His Son Jesus, the King of Divine Mercy should assure us of that promise that we will enjoy the afterlife with Him.

We must simply trust.

We must continue to seek Him out, to know Him more deeply,  love Him enough to serve His purpose in our lives.

For His greater glory and the good of our souls.

Today also marks more than a month of journeying up close and personal a young  mom of three children ages, 8,7 and 3.

Husband of 17 years has filed divorce proceedings from her.

I surrender every prayer, every conversation, every counseling attempt to the  Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Lord, I let go and let You take over.

We did our part in trying to work for the preservation of the marriage, the healing of the hurts, the spot lighting of Your presence in their family life, the wellbeing of their children.

All may fall short.

Take over Lord.

I surrender.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j04Bx9pKwpU 

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Today's Kerygma Daily Reflections link:

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-04-21

My reflections based on the proposed reflection questions:

Do you seek the Bread of Life daily, or are you more focused on temporary rewards?

Which among Jesus’ deeds and traits is the most life-giving to you? Why?

Are you ready to get out of your comfort zone and allow the Spirit to lead you into new places and experiences? 

I try my best to seek God, The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit before I start my day and before I end my day.

Seeking Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist during the celebration of the mass is something we try to do each Sunday.

To be a daily mass goer is the target even online for now.

I wish to make good this resolve if I will claim that His Last Supper deeds and words are very important for me.

The power of His Resurrection is what I try to remember more often especially when I feel my prayers are not being answered in a timely manner since I am surely focused on a lot of distractions and temporal rewards.

As I surrender to Him, His Holy Will, His purpose in my life...it is an act of bravery and full trust just like the time I did paragliding in Gudauri, Georgia.

I try to always be ready for His Holy Spirit's workings and leadings in my life.

Praise to Your Oh Lord Jesus Christ.

Mama Mary, please continue to cover my family and I with your Guadalupe Tilma.

St. Joseph, terror of demons, pray for us.

St. Michael, by your light, enlighten us.

St. Michael, by your wings, shield us.

St. Michael, by your sword, defend us.

Easter Tuesday

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

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April 7,2026

The skies are overcast today.

Yesterday, we enjoyed blue skies and puffy white clouds. The sun was shinning beautifully. 40% of the snow in the front and back yard thawed.

Was thinking of keeping the winter jackets, but then again, it might not still be a good idea.

Today, let us focus on Mary Magdalene and Jesus asking her not to touch Him yet.

What does that mean?

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-04-07

Kergyma Family explains that things that distract us like jobs, toxic people, painful situations,  and everything that the world offers may compete with our sole focus on Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I am now asking the grace from Jesus, to surrender to Him all my dreams, plans and intentions. I  place them all at the foot of His Holy Cross and ask that His love directly flow back to my heart, body and soul.

May all our Good Friday's reach Resurrection Sundays.

Reflection questions:

Do you miss out seeing Jesus in others? Make a list of these people and think of ways they manifest Jesus’ character to you.

What experience allowed you to “see” the Lord powerfully at work in your life?

In what moments of your life have you felt like Mary—grieving, disoriented, or lost? How did Jesus meet you in that darkness?

My prayer:

Lord Jesus, please touch all leaders of this world, especially the warring factions :

  U.S.A-Israel versus Iran.

Ukraine versus Russia.

Nigeria.

Taiwan.

Gaza.

China grabbing islands in the Philippine archipelago.

May your peace reign in all our hearts and may we continue to welcome YOU Oh Lord in our hearts so our sorrows will turn into Joy, our confusion to CLARITY and our despair to Hope in You and in You alone.

Maundy Thursday 2026

 

Maundy Thursday 2026

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, my mom and dad would have celebrated 66 years of married life.

Unfortunately, in 2001, mom succumbed to the big C .

They had a total of 41 years married. Mom was 64 years old.

Dad survived her for 14 years more, and finally passed on in 2015 at age 83.

Yesterday, I got to pray and chat with a 60 year old mom of 3 grown up children. She had her first born at 19 years old.

I loved her philosophy in her children choosing their partners in life.

One of her children was just served divorce papers after 17 years of married life.

I was inquiring if she had an inkling or a vibe that this would happen.

I was trying to see if she was able to see some red flags early on.

I guess what I want to see first of all are the following:

1.       Was God a central figure in their life choices?

2.       Did service to one another figure in  their day to day choices?

3.       What was the couple’s end goal?

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I want to put out first and foremost, that I am a believer and follower of Christ Jesus.

As such, I check in on Him for His thoughts and words on Marriage.

I believe that God, The Father, Creator of heaven and earth instituted marriage.

Thus, what He has joined together, no one must break.

There are 3 parties in the union. God, the husband and the wife.

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Dad and mom had a lot of challenges in their married life. They had 9 children as products of this union.

When I was in 3^rd year high school, the challenges came one after the other.

There is the hint of infidelity that resulted in a possible  offspring.

Mom was super stoic about it.

She chose to stay in the marriage.

Dad said, only time can tell. He did not say yes or no to the question of his extra marital affair.

Their life after the supposed betrayal, was marked by a radical change in lifestyle and direction.

Dad supported mom in her activities to draw closer to the Lord and serve Him.

When one is in rock bottom, there is no way but to look UP.

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I hope this particular story of our family, will inspire this young mom on the process of divorce.

I had the chance to be the 2^nd person to read the divorce papers that was just served to her 2 hours earlier.

It made my head spin.

April fools day to be so coincidental!!!

My mom’s steady and calm reaction to the case of a possible extra marital affair was a super power.

I just hope that it did not cause her own health deterioration.

The kryptonite that killed her eventually?

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The decision to forgive is not easy.

It requires a continuous and super natural effort not to lash out and put matters in your own hands.

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This young husband, made a promise to his young wife, that he will never allow what happened to him, a product of a broken relationship, happen to his own children.

And what has happened now?

He runs off with another young mom he met through online gaming.

The son of whom is the age of his 2^nd child with his legal wife.

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My prayer and my hope:

The world is really lost and confused without the knowledge and relationship with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He came so that we can have life. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

We can do nothing good apart from Him being in our lives.

He is the Word made flesh, who died for our sins as a ransom for us so we can be redeemed from the snares, traps and fight of the Evil One.

We all have a God shaped hole in our hearts brought about the pain and trauma of living in a fallen world, and only God can fill it with His healing graces.

United with Him, we can conquer all our wounds with His graces.

May we have the grace to go to Him, this Holy Week and endure our Good Friday with the hope of Easter and salvation every step of the way.

He is the answer.

He can save us.

Praise to You Oh Lord Jesus Christ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

God's Peace

 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 shall renew the face of the earth.

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It has almost been a month now that I have missed writing my thoughts and reflections.

Holy Week is almost here.

Next Sunday is Palm Sunday then, the following Sunday is Easter.

In between those dates are the commemoration of the Lord's passion, death and resurrection.

I chanced upon this short Tiktok video of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians martyred Feb.15,2015.

Spare us Oh Lord and Christian Martyrs, pray for us.

I pray especially for the Iran, US-Israel war.

20th day now.

I pray that Ukraine may be spared anymore bloodshed. It has been going on for 5 years now.

I pray for the Gaza situation.

I pray for Nigeria.

Lord Jesus, heal us, guide us and protect us.

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My gratitude list:

Winter is almost over. I praise and thank God that despite the very icy paths, I am able to maintain my balance walking like a penguin. Small steps. Many instances of almost slipping and falling.

The wintry, magical frosting of the trees were a sight to behold.

I now know the best conditions for this to happen, the plus and minus of the temperature needle.

When the snow melts when the temperature borders above freezing, then a sudden dip below zero with blowing snow.

Wonderland!

So beautiful!

Thank you Lord for my youngest daughter having the musical skills and talents. She made a go of auditioning for her 3rd year with The Manitoba Honour band and she made it!

Her good friend did not unfortunately. They were hoping to bond and spend time together in this in depth training.

Marcelina's audition piece was so amazing.

She is also diving deep into Badminton. Her dad is is proud and happy.

Marina on the other hand is almost done with her Professional Baking course with the Red River College.

They had a social networking event the yesterday and she was asking me for my comments on her attire.

I marvel at how much she has grown in maturity and confidence.

She is gearing up for her internship. She will soon let go of her first work from which she has gained a lot.

I made sure that her gum paste pink cherry blossoms are taking special places in our home.

Thank you Lord Jesus for Ruel's presence and support with my various projects. Let me correct that phrase, Lord's Divine Appointments, instead.

Thank You Lord Jesus for the many many times You save us from the dark pitt.

Thank You Lord Jesus for the restoration work You have started and I claim Your choicest blessings  now and always.

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Kerygma Daily Bible Reflection questions:

This Lent, how can you intentionally express love and gratitude to the people in your life while they are still with you?

Lord, teach me to cherish love in the present. Help me express gratitude and affection today, following the example of Your selfless and sacrificial love. Amen.

February 27,2026 TGIF

 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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At 7am today, I was able to catch up in the zoom event for the Novena Prayers with Rosary for the wife of a  friend. She passed 3 days ago. 

She was dad's replacement secretary in the Bank of the Philippine Islands, Zamboanga City Main Branch.

I was perhaps between 7 to 10 years old when I got to hear her answer my calls to dad when dad' secretary would be away,

She had this very unique way of answering the phone. Very remarkable. Unforgettable.

I will always remember our telephone numbers then.

36-31

29-31

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Today, the blowing snow is crazily making my view of the windows, remember driving last month, with the same or more challenging road conditions. Almost zero visibility.

I wanted Ruel to share to me the dash cam recording.

Unfortunately, it was recorded over before he could do it.

Nevertheless, I praise and thank God for the grace of His guidance and protection.

It made me recall the time we travelled to Alberta, November 2022.

Thank you God for sparing us from the more than 10 car pile up of cars and big truck accidents, a domino effect near Medicine Hat, Alberta.

We missed it by a few minutes.

Praise God Alleluia!

I will never forget seeing a firetruck man being pushed my the strong winds as he attempted to walk towards us and inform us of the road detours.

I will also never forget navigating small rural roads with no street lights at all.

Thank God again and again for His light and shield of protection and guidance.

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Today's gospel readings remind me of the gospel readings of the Friday/weekend of Valentine's day.

It reminds us to repair broken relationships and to get rid of negative attitudes and habits.

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-02-27

Here are the reflection questions:

How do you live out your faith in your daily life? What kind of witness do others see in you?

How can you move beyond the outward sacrifices of Lent and focus on addressing the attitudes and emotions that truly separate you from God?

My prayer:

Lord Jesus, help me especially when I struggle to walk with faith on water.

February 26,2026

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

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Good morning world!

It is another beautiful day.

Weather reports predict that soon the ice and snow will melt.

I guess, that is not applicable to Manitoba. 

Someone told me that they experienced 4 seasons in one day.

Wow!

Snow, Rain  and Summer weather with a bit of spring?

That would be something to experience.

I just re-learned about the awful flooding in Texas and the Coast Guard hero Scott Ruskin.

https://www.kcra.com/article/texas-flooding-coast-guard-state-of-the-union-award/70494903

Flash flooding that killed around 130 people and this rescuer saving 165.

Wow!

Praise God for listening to the prayers for help of those 165 people.

Seeking God's grace of surrender for those who perished.

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Today's Kerygma Family Catholic gospel readings remind us of the right posture of asking anything in prayer from Our Lord.

Matthew 7:7 Ask and  you shall receive, Seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you...

But, what if one does not receive what one asks for?

God' knows best.

Last night my youngest came to me so giddy with excitement...telling me she is wanting to tell me of a project that is coming to fruition.

She asks me if I will say YES to support it.

This is the 3rd time she has come to me in this manner and with an already answered question of YES.

So, I would patiently and gently remind her I cannot do that.

I have to know all the details before I say YES.

I made two guesses which made her irritated with me.

I asked,  your crush has a crush on you too?

BIG no!

I asked again, do you now have a boyfriend?

Now, I was treading on dangerous waters.

I still proceeded with my guesses...until she left me to finish my task on hand.

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Was I like her when I was a teenager? 

Guess so...I just remember I need to be very patient as my parents were.

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Reflection questions:

What have you been struggling with lately? Has this brought you to the point of giving up? Or has this made you closer to God?

How can you grow in trusting God’s wisdom, even when His answers to your prayers are not what you have hoped for?

Kerygma prayers:

Lord, may I find myself and Your love for me in the process of asking and working for my intentions.

Lord, help me to trust that You know what is best, even when Your answer is different mfrom my desire. Amen.

God knows my struggles.

I surrender to His wisdom and guidance.

Thank You God the Father, God the Son Jesus Christ and God the Holy Spirit, One God in three.

EDSA People Power Revolution 40 Years Later

 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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What a beautiful morning!!!

The sun is gloriously shinning through the kitchen and dinning windows!

My pizza is almost done in the oven!

This is my 2nd attempt in making my own pizza dough without baking powder, yeast or egg.

So happy!

Last week, my Marina made her no bread crumb pandesal!

Oh it was so yummy!

Praise God for the grace to work with our hands!

Praise God for the 80% relief I am experiencing from my sciatica.

It took me a while to get up from bed though. Changing positions is still a struggle and involves a lot of pain.

But, over all, I am very happy with the recent exercise I am doing!

Praise God!!!

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Pizza got the passing grade from my high school freshman as she grabs a quick bite while dashing out of the back door claiming she is late for school.

yayy!!!

Mayo got a small bite too!

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Last night, I finally got most of the Christmas tree decors down. Hopefully by the weekend, there will be no more Christmas decors in the house.

My weekend was so full that the headache  developed  late Sunday, required me to just rest the whole of Monday and a bit of Tuesday!

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Took time to be updated with world news.

Praying for peace and safety of all people affected by the Cartel operations/reactions in Mexico.

Praying for all those negatively affected by the Epstein evil reign.

How true the Ghislaine Maxwell was sighted in Montreal?

Also, the growing suspicion over Erica Kirk's unfaithfulness to Charlie?

Lord knows whatever is true.

We entrust all of these disturbing news into His Hands. Trusting that He will keep all our love ones safe from the devil's tactics of manipulation, temptations,  oppression, infestations and possessions...in Jesus most might name and blood we claim.

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I just learned about another death.

The numbers come in waves and batches.

Are they related to the Covid Vac?

Are these cases reactions to it?

Spare us Oh Lord Jesus Christ!

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Today's Catholic Gospel Readings taken from Kerygma Family:

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-02-25

Here is my audio recording of it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32XsG63P6y4

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Reflection question:

Are you learning to walk by faith, even when you don’t see clear signs or immediate answers?

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Remembering the first People Power revolution in reaction to the death of Ninoy Aquino Jr.

40 years ago!

I was first year in college.

Yellow was the color!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dnYEJjZ5es&t=4s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6V0uDXlvcI

Monsignor Soc Villegas message today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRADqlv6mKI

Catholic Gospel Readings for February 16,2026

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

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Today's gospel readings as taken from Kerygma Family 

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-02-16

My audio recording of it:

https://youtu.be/2ofoc_eOgVQ

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Reflection question:

What are you hungry for?

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I hunger for the faith and confidence of a mustard seed that as I seek my good Shepherd's hand and guidance in my life as THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE, I may achieve my God mission on this earth.

I hunger for a grateful heart that no matter what struggles I may face, I will remain thankful to Our Lord's generosity.

Happy Birthday Jane Steubing

 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.

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Today is Louie Riel Holiday.

It is also my dear friend's Jane's birthday.

I will honor her with photos of her Christmas Home. This past Christmas, she admitted to going a bit low key in her decorations. She usually goes all out.

It is a marvel still to see her beautifully decorated home and eat her wonderful food for Christmas dinner.

A tradition we always look forward to each December since 2021.

I continue to pray to our Lord Jesus for her to continued blessings of good health, mental strength and her many projects this year and beyond.

Here are some photos:

Feb.10,2026

 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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Today's gospel readings as taken from Kerygma Family Daily Bible Reflections:

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2026-02-10

My audio recording for added convenience:

https://youtu.be/9HDXiMqUNNQ

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It is my eldest sister's birthday today. She is the 2nd of 9.

I have been meaning to write about her as a way of honoring her and her presence in our life.

Her nickname is taken from her almond light brown eyes.

Her Christian name is from a saint and a flower.

I am not sure anymore of mom and dad's  reasons behind naming her.

Among all of us, she and the first born were born in Lourdes Hospital in V.Mapa, Kalentong, Mandaluyong City.

I wished that our birth certificate was similar to theirs.

They had their footprint stamped on it.

All the rest of us were born in Brent hospital along Cawa-cawa boulevard, facing the  Basilan Strait and  Sta. Cruz island, a favorite swimming destination for us with pink coral sands.

Hazel is the most fashionable and photogenic among us.

She took up Fine Arts at the College of the Holy Spirit in Mendiola.

She had loads of suitors.

She has stepped up many many times to be the best older sister to the rest of us.

I remember her taking time off work so she could accompany me to Ayala Avenue in Makati City for my interviews in the head office of Bank of the Philippine Islands.

I remember being a bit scared of riding the bus.

She would send me stuff or sew me skirts and blouses when I was in high school.

I will always treasure the Penny Loafers with Tassle I was so happy to wear for my junior and senior year in High School.

I will never forget the Pink Balloon skirt with wide pockets she sewed for me with a white blouse with  pastel colored ribbons as buttons behind it. Pink, Blue, Yellow and Lavender. I wore it to a dance presentation to the song of Cindy Lauper, She Bopped!

I remember borrowing most of her clothes.

My most favorite memory is wearing her bridesmaid gown for one debut dance I attended in the Bernad Subdivision homes.

I felt every bit a princess in that gown.

It was designed and made by Patis Tesoro.

She and I have long conversations together a lot.

Thank God for technology.

She recently accomplished something very big for our family last year.

I was telling her just last week, it was like moving heaven and earth, but, with God's extra grace, she was able to accomplish it.

Something, I would not have exceeded her excellence given the same situation.

May St. Scholastica, the sister of St Benedict, intercede for all your intentions and for your unica and husband.

May your be blessed more and more.

Sorry for sharing your photo of your flying in the skies with a glider without your permission.

I was just super happy for you.

Anyhow, thanks for  calling me out on that.

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Western Mindanao State University high school (orange) uniform.

Years in Dubai.

                                                                  With her Unica Hija

                                                                          Christmas 1966

( all photos grabbed from her facebook account, still without permission! When will I learn?)

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Reflection questions from Kerygma:

As you work on your interior life, focus more on the Lord rather than yourself?

What teachings and traditions of the Church distract you from remaining focused on loving Jesus and your neighbor as you love yourself?

How do you nurture your inner self?

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My prayer:

Lord, Jesus Christ,  thank you for the gift of family. Thank you for the love and care we get from your through them. Thank you Lord Jesus for our parents. May your LIGHT shine upon them and may dad and mom and all our ancestor's soul's rest in peace. May your peace heal all hurts, wounds and division and may we continue to seek Your will in our lives! Grant us your graces and tender mercies to be able to fulfill them in our lifetime. Grant us also a happy, healthy senior years and a happy peaceful death when our time comes. Mama Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes, please pray for us.

Ave Maria!