Published inCatholicism for the Modern World·PinnedMember-onlyHeaven, Hell, and PurgatoryHair-raising Proofs that Hell (and Purgatory) Exists I was walking past the busy lobby of a mall in Greenbelt, Maryland when suddenly a young lady appeared at my side. Though greatly surprised I calmly nodded and smiled at her. “Do you believe Jesus loves you?” She quickly said, perhaps to…Catholicism9 min readCatholicism9 min read
Published inCatholicism for the Modern World·PinnedMember-onlyAll Saints Day and Praying to SaintsWhy Catholics Pray to Saints — All Saints/Souls Day on November 1st and 2nd are two very important “holy” days for Catholics in my home country (Philippines). I say “very important” because we highly value these two holidays and celebrate them in a very special way. …Catholicism6 min readCatholicism6 min read
Published inSupernatural·PinnedMember-onlyThe Long Climb to HeavenMy Mother’s After Life Experience while Undergoing Surgery I never thought about death during my younger days. Until . . . I came face to face with death itself. The death of my mother. It was then I realized that death — especially the death of a loved one —…Life11 min readLife11 min read
Published inCatholicism for the Modern World·PinnedMember-onlyThe Benefits and Graces You Receive from Going to ChurchAn Ash Wednesday Recollection — Wednesday night on March 2nd was no different from any other winter nights where I live in Virginia. It was dark. I don’t always feel comfortable driving alone at night. But I had to this time. …Religion5 min readReligion5 min read
Published inCatholicism for the Modern World·PinnedMember-onlyWhy do Catholics Celebrate Sabbath Rest on Sunday instead of SaturdayThe Importance of a Solemn Rest for the Lord We Catholics do not celebrate Sabbath — as a day of rest — on a Saturday but we celebrate our day of rest on Sunday, the glorious day of Jesus’s Resurrection. Because Sunday is the day of Jesus Resurrection, we pay…Life5 min readLife5 min read
Published inKoinonia·Aug 15Member-onlyIf You Say You Love God Do You Support It With Your…A sister in Christ always comes in front of the assembly to share a testimony during our monthly gatherings.Morning1 min readMorning1 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Aug 6Member-onlyHere’s What To Do If You Are In A Difficult, Seemingly Hopeless, Situation (Which We Oftentimes Are)— Tell It To MaryWhy Catholics pray to Mary For us Catholic Christians the best thing we could do when we are in a difficult, hopeless situation, is to tell it to Mary — our Mother in Christ. I am saying this from the point of view of a Catholic who once turned against…Life Lessons9 min readLife Lessons9 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jul 3Member-onlyI Asked God To Make Me A Daily Schedule And This HappenedGod truly hears us and he answers our prayers in various and sometimes unusual (funny) ways I have personally proven from several experience that God always hears us and he always answers our prayers. I have also discovered — from the many ways that God answered me and met my…Catholicism7 min readCatholicism7 min read
Published inKoinonia·Jun 28Member-onlyWhen Modern Medicine Fails and Life is on The LineThere is an alternative greater than modern medicine “Do you still have water?” I asked Mamang, my husband’s mom who lived with us, her oldest son’s family, as soon as I got inside our house in silence. I decided to come home that day from the hospital where my baby…Advice7 min readAdvice7 min read
Published inSupernatural·Apr 24, 2022Member-onlyThe Woman Who Turned into a Demon inside the Church during Holy WeekA childhood story — I hate horror movies. I wouldn’t dare watch one. Be it on TV or on a movie theatre. Horror for me is one that is like the movie Twilight Zone, Exorcist, or Zombies. And, yes - any story about Dracula (Ngee!). …Horror Stories3 min readHorror Stories3 min read