By: Ptr. Gen Concepcion After kissing him on the forehead, the nurse guided my husband to the operating room, and he trudged along beside his IV pole. As I stepped out of the pre-op room into the main hospital hallway, anxiety crept in. After a few more steps, tears welled in my eyes, and I…

By: Ptr. Genalyn Concepcion Delbert is our family dog, and he lives with us on Delbert Drive. I haven’t always loved him—he simply grew on me. His beautiful auburn coat, his big, goggly eyes, and my husband’s hard work at potty training him surely helped. I absolutely abhor #1s and #2s inside the house, but…

By Sis. Joan Sabino Bible Reading PlanJames 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” “Namamasko po!”—this phrase now echoes around the world. We see children wearing new clothes, going from house to house,…

Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:11–21 You know that feeling—when you’re at odds with someone you love. There’s a heaviness in your heart, and life seems to shrink a little. Broken relationships do that. That’s why seeing people make peace is such a gift. It’s never easy. Hurt emotions make reconciliation feel impossible, and pushing too hard…

By: Ptr. Gen Concepcion Reading: Psalm 139:13–18 It has been thirteen years and two other successful pregnancies since my first one, yet I remain in awe of the beginning and development of life. One lingering question I hope to ask God one day (if questions are allowed in heaven) is this: “How do the gametes…

By: Sis. Joan Sabino Reading Plan: John 4:34 – “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.”  “Christmas in Our Hearts” has always been my favorite Christmas song. Every time I hear it, I’m transported back to the memories of my mother preparing for Christmas Eve,…

By: Ptr. Gen Concepcion I love walking in the mornings with our dog, Delbert. Sometimes we go out early enough that the park and tree-lined neighborhood are completely silent—just me, my dog, and my thoughts. I treasure those quiet, peaceful moments. This morning felt especially dreamy. Snow had fallen all night, covering everything in a…

By: Sis. Cherry Sotero “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.” — Psalm 130:5 Waiting is woven into the story of Christmas. For centuries, Israel waited, longing for deliverance, clinging to promises spoken through the prophets, and wondering when God would finally break the silence.…

By: Ptr. Gen Concepcion A major aspect of the Christmas season is food. I cannot think of Christmas without it. Even the poorest families try to prepare something special for the celebration. Growing up in the province, money was tight, yet the adults in my family always made sure we had a special meal on…