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What Remains
For a long time, I believed that my value was tied to my usefulness. I felt most alive when I was consulted, when my opinion mattered, when someone needed my help. Whether in relationships, ministry, or work, I drew a quiet sense of worth from being needed. I thought that if people relied on me,…
Fifty Shades of Grey Hits Differently Now
I rewatched Fifty Shades of Grey recently, and surprisingly, I cried. Not because of the romance.Not because of Christian Grey.Not because of the fantasy. I cried because, for the first time, I finally understood Anastasia’s pain. Years ago, when I…
Love that never truly left
“Describe your mom in one word.” Mao to’y pangutana sa staff sa Pinoy Big Brother pag-audition namo sa akong best friend back in 2012. Klaro man siguro nga wala ko nakuha kay wa man gyud ko nigawas sa TV. Pero…
Why Do We Need to Suffer?
What if we were not created simply to be happy? I used to believe that the goal in life was happiness. I see it in parents today—doing everything they can to keep their children from ever feeling bored, frustrated, or…
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Why the hesitation?
I didn’t expect healing to reveal itself in something as ordinary as a grocery shelf. Not in prayer alone.Not in…
Between Knowing and Showing Up
Last night, I attended the Easter Vigil Mass.There were adult baptisms and confirmations—beautiful, hopeful moments. Families and friends filled the…
A Sinner Still Praying for Conversion (Part 2)
Fasting is something deeply practiced in our community. We fast as a way of offering sacrifice, believing that when prayer…
Gospel Reflection
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Love in the Little Things
Gospel Reflection for June 28, 2026 – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time