Tropical storm “Juaning” (international code name: Nock-Ten) was wrecking havoc in northern Philippines when I wrote this post. I could see the heavy downpour and the effects of the strong winds from my window. I was just glad I did not have to travel today. But I thought of those who had to and prayed [...]
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Featured Website and Short Film
This week’s featured website is catholicmissionarygirl.com. The girl is a Couples for Christ (CFC) lay missionary whose passion to serve God brought her to Indonesia and East Timor. She confesses that she has put up her blog “as a channel to share about the crazily unbelievable things God has put me through as a missionary [...]
Christian Music Tuesday: “Savior, Please” by Josh Wilson
The song “Savior, Please” by Josh Wilson is a prayer. At its core, the song centers on the idea that we cannot be without God. Some of us might think that we are strong enough but in the end we will come to realize that we cannot do anything without God’s grace. We are indeed [...]
Featured Website and Short Film
This week’s featured website is mercygrass.com, the blog of April Frances “Sky” Asuncion Ortigas. This 28-year-old Couples for Christ (CFC) lay missionary is not only a prolific writer but also a web designer and a photographer. Aside from writing about her thoughts, experiences and reflections she also posts well-crafted photos. Definitely worth checking out are [...]
Christian Music Tuesday: “Forgiven” by Sanctus Real
Our God is a forgiving Father. The whole purpose of giving us His only begotten Son is to facilitate forgiveness. The song “Forgiven” stresses that “I don’t have to carry the weight of who I’ve been, cause I’m forgiven.” God forgives us because we are a treasure in the arms of Christ. Sanctus Real is [...]
Featured Website and Short Film
This week’s featured website is marriageuniqueforareason.org. The main purpose of the site is to provide catechetical and educational resources on sexual difference and complementarity. The resources include a video, a viewer’s guide and a resource booklet. The project is an initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Ad Hoc Committee for the [...]
Featured Website and Short Film
This week’s featured website is GodBeat. The website was founded by Jeff Myers, a convicted drug user and a former producer of online pornography who decided to dedicate his life to Christ during his court trial and eventual yearlong imprisonment. After leaving prison, he founded GodBeat “to replace the garbage he was putting into millions [...]
Christian Music Tuesday: “By Your Side” by Tenth Avenue North
No one else can ease our pain. No one else can lift us up when we’re down. No one else but God. The song “By Your Side” by Tenth Avenue North talks about just that. It speaks of God’s faithfulness and desire to be with us even during our darkest moments. What’s so amazing about [...]
Christian Music Tuesday: “City on Our Knees” by TobyMac
My bedroom is on the top floor of a six-storey building in Sta. Mesa, Manila. From my bedroom window I can see much of the Manila skyline. The sun was setting as I began writing this post and it filled my room with warmth and golden hues. And I found myself relishing the evening as [...]
Christian Music Tuesday: “Two Hands” by Jars of Clay
The most unforgettable moments in listening to music are when you come across something – an idea, a way of looking at the world, a prayer, a feeling – which expresses what you have always longed to say. The song “Two Hands” by Jars of Clay is one such piece of music. Its lyrics beautifully [...]
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