A Stronger Me In My Own Existence

  • A Song of Praise: My Journey to God with “Only Say the Word”

    In a quiet moment, I recalled the mentors who guided me to God: a librarian’s wisdom, a teacher’s care, a professor’s invitation, a colleague’s faith, my RCIA sponsor’s guidance, and my spiritual director’s counsel. Through every season, God’s hand led me. Join me in praising Him with “Only Say the… Read ⇢

    A Song of Praise: My Journey to God with “Only Say the Word”
  • “Waking with Joy: A Song of God’s Eternal Love”

    In a world filled with troubling news, God’s eternal joy remains our strength. Join me in celebrating “Joy of the Morning,” an original Catholic praise song rooted in RSVCE scriptures, crafted to share the boundless love of God. This reflection and song invite you to wake each day with hope,… Read ⇢

    “Waking with Joy: A Song of God’s Eternal Love”
  • Living Temples: A Reflection on the Lateran Basilica

    On the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (November 9, 2025), we reflect on 1 Corinthians 3:9b-11, 16-17, which reveals our bodies as sacred temples of the Holy Spirit. As living stones in Christ’s Church, we are called to nurture our inner light, purified through grace and guided… Read ⇢

    Living Temples: A Reflection on the Lateran Basilica
  • “Jehovah Chereb: Sword of Light”

    Jehovah Chereb Jehovah Chereb, my sword of light, You pierce the chains of sin’s dark hold. Temptations draw me, a fleeting blight, Yet Your blade guides where paths unfold. Through worldly shadows, my steps You steer, A straight, true way, as Psalms attest. Your Word, my lamp, cuts doubt and… Read ⇢

    “Jehovah Chereb: Sword of Light”
  • A Discreet Cry in the Silence: The Signal for Help and Yu Menglong’s Hidden Plea

    Awareness of Suffering:
“Have we grown blind to suffering, deaf to the Spirit’s whisper (John 16:13, RSVCE)? Yet, in this darkness, hope rises. Christ’s resurrection (John 11:25, RSVCE—‘I am the resurrection and the life’) promises renewal, even from despair.” Read ⇢

    A Discreet Cry in the Silence: The Signal for Help and Yu Menglong’s Hidden Plea
  • “Saints & Souls Unleashed: November’s Divine Spotlight”

    November beckons us into a sacred season of remembrance, beginning with All Saints’ Day on November 1, a joyful celebration of the Communion of Saints—the heavenly bond uniting saints in glory, us on earth, and souls in Purgatory (CCC 946–962). As Jesus says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for… Read ⇢

    “Saints & Souls Unleashed: November’s Divine Spotlight”
  • “A Prayer for Strength: Standing with Persecuted Christians Worldwide”

    O Lord our God, You are our refuge and strength, a help in trouble (Psalm 46:1, RSV). We lift up Your persecuted children worldwide, enduring hatred for their faith in Jesus Christ. In China, we pray for the ~30 Zion Church believers, including Pastor Jin Mingri, arrested in October 2025… Read ⇢

    “A Prayer for Strength: Standing with Persecuted Christians Worldwide”
  • Ignited by the Light: Eyewitness Truth and Boundless Forgiveness in 1 John 1

    “John didn’t write from hearsay—he saw, heard, and touched the manifested Life. In 1 John 1, we’re drawn into divine fellowship, warned against self-deception, and promised: ‘If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us from ALL unrighteousness.’ Step into the light today—your joy… Read ⇢

    Ignited by the Light: Eyewitness Truth and Boundless Forgiveness in 1 John 1
  • Discover the Biblical Beauty of the Mass with Dr. Ed Sri

    Dr. Ed Sri reveals the Mass as living Scripture—not ritual, but the Last Supper and Calvary made present. “I used to mock the bells and incense. Now, at Consecration, I’m in the Upper Room, watching Jesus break the bread.” Discover its biblical beauty in this powerful talk. Read ⇢

    Discover the Biblical Beauty of the Mass with Dr. Ed Sri

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I am a Catholic wife, mom and teacher. This blog is about my journey with Christ Jesus, and my spiritual journey, insights and tidbits of wisdom.