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Song of Grateful Praise
Verse 1 I give thanks to You, O God, For the days grow cool, the nights grow long. In the turning of the seasons, Your handiwork shines, Your love is strong. Refrain I lift my voice in grateful song, To You, my God, where I belong. Your grace is near,… Read ⇢
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Censorship Echoes: Fighting for Yu Menglong’s Truth
Similar Censorship Cases on X and Beyond: Echoes of Suppression Around Yu Menglong’s Story As a fellow voice in the fight for truth, my experience of having my X account hacked, stolen, and then a new one suspended for simply sharing a Catholic perspective on Yu Menglong’s tragic death hits… Read ⇢
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“Silenced for Speaking Truth: A Catholic Blogger’s Fight Against Censorship on X”
As a devoted Catholic blogger, my writing at Rejoice and Praise pours out my heart for spirituality, Catholic faith, and Bible study, reflecting the love and truth of Christ. Yet, one article broke from my usual focus, diving into the chilling darkness of Chinese superstition surrounding Yu Menglong’s death: “Chinese… Read ⇢
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“From Anger to Hope: Learning Mercy with Jonah”
Jonah’s Struggle and God’s Mercy (Jonah 4:1-11) The Story in Scripture (Jonah 4:1-11, RSV-CE, Abridged): Jonah was furious because God spared Nineveh. He prayed, “O Lord, isn’t this what I said? I fled to Tarshish because I knew you’re gracious, merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and ready… Read ⇢
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“Returning to Righteousness: Reflecting on 1 Peter Amidst Worldly Distractions”
After a week of neglecting my personal reading plan in 1 Peter, I was sidetracked by the shifting mores of world affairs—a world I grew up in, where fleeting values often shaped my early perspective. These distractions stirred my heart, but returning to 1 Peter 3:8-12 refocused me on God’s… Read ⇢
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Chinese Superstition vs. Catholic Faith: Unmasking Occult Evil
Unveiling the Demonic in Chinese Superstition: The Yu Menglong Case As a Catholic trying to grasp the unsettling Chinese superstition tied to Yu Menglong’s death, I discovered a chilling clash of worldviews. Yu, a 38-year-old actor, died mysteriously in Beijing on September 15, 2025, with injuries sparking rumors of a… Read ⇢
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“Imago Dei Defiled: The Sanctity of Human Creation and the Corruption of God’s Image”
Since the inception of time, birth has been a precious gift from God, arising from the sacred union between a man and a woman. This is one of His greatest blessings to humanity. As Scripture affirms in Genesis 1:26-27: “Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in… Read ⇢
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A Catholic’s Stand for Life
As a Catholic, I’m appalled by the organ harvesting of infants in China. Scripture declares life sacred: “You knit me together in my mother’s womb” (Psalm 139:13-16). Babies are God’s gift (Psalm 127:3), known before birth (Jeremiah 1:5). Yet, women are forced to bear children for organ extraction, and infants—some… Read ⇢
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Justice for Alan Yu Menglong – Online petition
Like many other supporters around the world, regardless of nationality, I am feeling sad for Chinese actor and singer Alan Yu Menglong for the … Justice for Alan Yu Menglong – Online petition Or https://secure.avaaz.org/community_petitions/en/sheng_yuan_yu_meng_long_de_suo_you_shan_liang_ren__justice_for_yu_menglong_alan_yu_wei_yu_meng_long_tao_gong_dao/ Read ⇢
Meet the Author.
This blog began as a way to record my spiritual journey for my children, whom my husband and I were blessed to adopt later in life. What started as a personal reflection has grown into a space where I share insights on faith, truth, parenting, and the quiet work of forming the soul. My hope is to encourage others seeking God’s light in an often noisy world.
Reflections on faith, truth, and the quiet work of forming the soul.
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