Just Asking with Ptr Peter Banzon Our income has been affected by the pandemic. What should I do? This year, I don’t think I’ll be able to give the same amount of Christmas gifts to my children. Children always look forward to receiving gifts at Christmas while parents take great delight in giving it to their beloved kids. But our nation’s economy has been hit hard by the long pandemic affe ...[Read More]
Our income has been affected by the pandemic
Dealing with Grief during Christmas
by Alleana Fuentes, MS, Mental Health Therapist Here is a pinch of insight from Alleana: … grief or pighati, ito ay “natural, normal, emotional response as a result of a loss.”… Any sort of loss can bring about this sensation this response, this feeling of grief. … being available with our presence is the best thing that we can offer. Minsan, kinekwestyon pa natin yung mga tao kung nakapag-move on ...[Read More]
This is Us, and Our Faith
Christmas or Pandemic? Celebrate or Complain?
by Faith Nacarato For the second year in a row, we are celebrating Christmas season during the COVID-19 pandemic. By now everyone is feeling fatigued from the last 18 months (as of this writing it’s been 535 days of lockdown for us here in Manila). We have all experienced losses – jobs/livelihoods, loved ones, health, time, relationships, opportunities, the “old normal”. Some may be feeling like t ...[Read More]
Tuloy ang Pasko!
by Tanniah Marcelino Navarro It is quite hard and challenging to celebrate when the year has been tough. A lot of bad news flooded our Facebook accounts from the pandemic. Some say, nagmukha nang obituary ang Facebook timeline nila due to posts about death of friends or even relatives. It detached us from the joy and peace we have. It’s always helpful to look back on God’s sustaining grace and fai ...[Read More]
From My Heart (Issue 71)
Moms, I hope and pray that after reading the articles in this issue, you will be filled with hope and find a reason to be merry no matter what circumstance you’re in. May your heart overflow with gladness as you ponder on His goodness. Have a Merry Christmas!