As Catholic parents, we’re always looking for ways to make faith come alive for our children. With All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day approaching, it’s a good opportunity to teach kids about the meaning behind these special days and to celebrate them through simple, heartfelt family traditions. In this guide, you’ll find meaningful All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day activities…
Category: Faith
Each pause has a purpose
Have you ever felt frustrated while waiting? Stuck in a season where things just don’t seem to move forward? Lately, my life has been in what I’d call a lull mode. As a mom of two, I’m still functioning on autopilot though. While so many things are still happening in my beautifully chaotic mom life,…
When the Roads Turn Tragic: A Parent’s Reflection on Safety, Worry, and Trust
In the Philippines, the start of May 2025 wasn’t as encouraging as we had hoped. On May 1st, a highly anticipated holiday was overshadowed by devastating news. A multi-vehicle collision along the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway claimed ten lives—including four children—and injured over 37 others. Social media was flooded with images and headlines. A toddler miraculously survived, but both…
Quarantine Holy Week 2021
“Why does Jesus have many houses?” This was Tashy’s innocent question during our Visita Iglesia 2 years ago. 😄 I miss going to different churches with the family during Holy Week. 💒 But while I long to talk to God inside the church, I am also thankful to encounter the Lord in many, different opportunities. …
Life lesson from a quarantine summer
This magnificent mango tree is the scenic view closest to Masungi Georeserve that we can enjoy this quarantine summer. 🌳 🌤 Every morning, Tash and I will open our room window, stare at this beauty, greet it good morning, count the birds that fondly nestle on its strong branches and marvel at the many fruits…
Marriage and family life aren’t always Instagram-worthy
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:6-7. This was one of the readings I personally chose for our wedding mass…