December 9,2025

 Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of thy faithful, enkindle in us the fire of Your Divine Love, send forth Your Spirit Oh Lord, and it shall be created, and You Oh Lord, shall renew the face of the earth.

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Traffic yesterday was bad between 4-5pm.

Mari played her choice Christmas Songs, and it was wonderful and the snow fall had large fluffy balls. So Hallmark Christmas scene.

Two songs reminded me of when I was in grade 6. I love singing these two songs,,,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ5DOWPGxwg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79EsaMCYo4o

I did not mind the snarling traffic at all!

Going to Arlington from Main Street corner Rupert was a breeze. Thank God!

It was fun to take sneak peaks into small shops!!!

So romantic!

New roads discovered! Nice!

Intricate inner streets offering respite from the bumper to bumper scene in crazy intersections.

Full circle moment for me.

Was with my two beautiful baby girls and listening to music I enjoyed when I was young, not knowing that I will be enjoying it with my off springs.

Thank you dear God.

Thank you for the small, yet very significant moments of consolations despite the train of trials we are facing.

All will be well.

What is impossible for man...is possible with God.

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Who was the person who brought you to the Lord? What qualities of the Good Shepherd did you see in this person?

Do not ask God for a life without burdens. Ask God for shoulders strong enough to carry life’s burdens.

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-12-09

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The Feast of the Immaculate Conception

 Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of thy faithful, enkindle in us the fire of thy Divine love, send forth your Spirit Lord, and it shall be created, and You shall renew the face of the earth.

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Yesterday, after almost two weeks,  I finally entered the garage.

Organized chaos!

75%  of the basement is there.

Silver Lining is left out in the cold winter days nights.

It is noisily complaining each time we drive it without warming it up a bit more.

Lilli keeps reminding me to put up the Christmas tree...not yet my dear.

Ellen, Rose' mom is putting up theirs next weekend yet.

I stop myself from comparing myself with a good family friend, who already has her annual REAL EVERGREEN tree up a week or so ago already. All decked in  orange decors!  So awesome.

But, can't help feeling a bit unraveled!

Today, I pause and give honor to the queen of my life and the universe....the Mother of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I keep her close in my heart and thoughts today, each time I want to scream and complain that things are not how I want to them to be,,,

When snubs are a bit more bitter...

When aches and pains are more debilitating...

When you want to smile and yet cant help let out a sigh...

Mama Mary, you, who had to deliver your baby in the most unpleasant of surroundings!!!

A trough for a basinet?

Cant be!

He is the King and yet...that is all you can give..

But to Him, it is more than enough, especially when the heart and mind rests on Him.

He grants PEACE.

Kerygma Family's reflection thoughts and prayer:

Worried about the future or a problem that has just come knocking on your door? Remember that God knows it all. He fights your battles with you always.

Lord, You are knocking at the door of our hearts with this message. We pray that we will open them up and say yes to Your call.

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-12-08

December 5,2025

 Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of thy faithful, please enkindle in us the fire of Your Divine Love, please send forth Your Spirit Oh Lord, and it shall be created, and You Oh  Holy Spirit, shall renew the face of the earth.

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Lord Jesus, thank you for the wonderful prayer for December by the beautiful couple next door ( province of Saskatchewan) Ken and Janelle K. of Catholic Minute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uem-QzxDAcE

Their daily dose of miracle stories are so edifying.

Yesterday, I was  also able to ponder on Gabrielle Castillo's latest video featuring his daughter Gemma and his latest book called, The Power of The Rosary.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtSPpxS7BiQ

One of  his wonderful messages: Your biggest hurt, may be your biggest source of healing.

Beautiful!

Praise God for their bold and brave messages of faith.

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I had a sleepless night last night.

Thanks to the SCIATICA nerve calling my attention too much.

Still, I find the joy in this morning.

The gently falling of  snow. Such beautiful sight to behold.

I picture this as blessings from above. Divine Help to clean my soul of ugliness and filth.

Thank you Lord Jesus , thank you.

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Jo came with such a big blessing.

Thank you for the gift of his presence in our lives.

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Today's Kerygma daily bible reading reflections:

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-12-05

What shapes the direction of your life right now—circumstance or choice?

Well, there is a lot of pain.

I am determined to push through the pain and was able to accomplish several tasks  though how much my body was begging to stay in bed due to the sleepless night I had.

Thank you Lord Jesus for giving me this grace.

Thank you Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

Thank you. Ave Maria.

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December 4,2025

 Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of thy faithful, please enkindle in us the fire of Your Divine Love, send forth Your Spirit Oh lord, and it shall be created, and You Oh Lord, shall renew the face of the earth.

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Physiotherapist Kristi tells me yesterday morning at 7am : Motion is lotion.

I have set the alarm hourly so I can move about in gentle movements.

So, yes, according to her and the doctor at The Minor Injury and Illness Clinic at Corydon, I have SCIATICA plus the over extended right knee.

They are suggesting further scrutiny with an MRI.

I hope GP sees the light.

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https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-12-04

Today's reflection questions:

Where is your house—your life—built on? Is it on the love and mercy of Jesus, our Lord? If not, rebuild it as you should.

What is the foundation upon which you build your spiritual life? 

The Word was made flesh at Christmas. How can you make the Word become flesh in your life not only during Christmas but for always? 

My thoughts:

Last October 5,2025, a Sunday, I was planning to just sleep in. The day before, I had a 12 hour shift at the Museum.

But, going down the basement before brunch at 11am to do 1 load of laundry , gave me a cold slap in the face. Flooding in our basement!!! It was raining the whole night.

Two weeks prior, we heard news and saw photos of  heavy flooding in Steinbach,

Now, it was our turn!

I was kidding myself, since , we did not have the chance to go for any summer outing in the nearby lakes, oh the water came to us!!!

hahaha!!

Since this house is 1962 built, there were a few surprises that we forgot to look into. Thank God, I did not go for another Insurance when renewal came last March. I was heavy hearted in renewing the contract.

Praise God Almighty! Alleluia!

Restoration has been a bit slow. I am not able to help much.

Ruel and Jo did the cementing of the laundry room floor and carrying  8 bags of cement was already a challenge.

I have yet to see their work tonight.

Thank God for the grace of a better perspective.

I was a bit depressed for this situation and felt so sorry for myself ...but when news reached me about the two storms that hit the Philippines, I at once stopped and shaped up.

The pictures and news clips of the devastation was so heartbreaking.

My situation was nothing compared to those who lost all their family members to the flood.

Some prayers from Kerygma:

Dear God, help me build my house, my life on You, so that if and when I fall, I can hold on to You and rise again. Amen.

Some basement photos:

More photos of  the Asbestos tiles remediation and mould removals by Advance Enviromental Services Inc.(341 Stanley st) wonderful people. Thank you for Mann and Ken and Tony.

December 2,2025

 12;09AM CT    

    Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of Thy faithful, please enkindle in us the fire of Your Divine love, send forth Your Spirit Oh Lord, and it shall be created, and You Oh Lord, shall renew the face of the earth.

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Technical note to self: Sync the time in my BLOG to Central. If I am not mistaken, it is still in Doha time.

Let us see, it is Dec 2,2025 at 12:13 am Central time.

When I publish this, what time would it show?

Cause last night, when I published my blog, it showed the following day's date already.

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Today is a BEST DAY ever.

Thank you Lord Jesus.

Despite the super pain in my lower back and right knee, I was able to accomplish some important tasks.

I was able to put back some semblance of order in our living room.

It is almost a week now that we emptied our basements of everything except a handful of items.

The garage and the living area was the designated temporary dumping site.

I say dump, because, I was able to throw 5 large trash bags, and there is still more.

Papers that needs to be let go.

Things I am still holding on to.

I was happy for my accomplishment since I was able to  listen to Christopher West and Fr. Timothy Galllagher SJ talk about 14 Steps of making a proper discernment.

(INSERT SOME PHOTOS)

Today's layman reflection  in Kerygma by Mia Bueno, shares with us her son's Best Day Ever attitude to each and everyday.

Her little boy finds something to be grateful for.

Something, I have relegated to Thanksgiving.

So, let me get back to it now...

Thank you Lord Jesus for the following:

1. Movie time with Ruel, watching InterStellar for the Dandelion Book Club review tomorrow. We enjoyed it contrary to what I thought, I'd be bored to death. I gave it 5 stars.

2. Good food and company for dinner.

3. The energy to prepare Burrito meal despite the pain,

4. Support from KJ.

5. The snow capped roof tops.

6. The smoking chimneys in the neighborhood. Wonderful sight, just like the glistening snow at night, like sparkling jewels.

7. The chance to get out of my self absorbed, selfish decisions, in favor of service.

8. Schedule for tomorrow. Thank God, I was able to get through. It was tough last week to get a booking online. I was able to do it! Minor Injury Clinic, here we come!

9. The message of William Lane  Craig and John Lennox.

10. Sharing a Tuxedo cake with Jo, Mari and Lilli after they came in from the snow and temperature of below 12* one after the other.

https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-12-02

Reflection questions:

What is your default day? Is it always your best day ever or worst day ever?

Lord, please bless my eyes to see You in every person and in every situation. Amen.

What have you learned about the Father as revealed by Jesus in the Scriptures?

Who is God for you? How does He manifest in your day-to-day experiences?

God is my mighty creator. He is my heavenly Father. He and His Son is my Lord and Savior, His Holy Spirit is my guide and counselor.  

I am never going to feel orphaned or alone, He is always with me.

He allows me to go through a spiritual dryness for a reason...and one of which I believe is to continue TRUSTING HIM no matter what.

Today's gospel reading is reminding me that God the Father and God the Son are one.

He loves me so much.

I am so blessed so I can be a blessing to others.

Thank you Lord Jesus Thank You.

Alleluia Alleluia!!!

Nov.30,2025

 10:06pm CT

Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of thy faithful, enkindle in us the fire of thy Divine Love , send forth your Spirit Oh Lord, and it shall be created, and You Oh Lord, shall renew the face of the earth.

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I am doing the gospel reflections for tomorrow Dec.1, 2025.

It is the death anniversary of my paternal grandfather, Calixto de Leon, Sr.

A week ago, Nov.24, it was  the death anniversary of my maternal Grandmother, Lucia Borja Roque.

I remember the year 1980, mom was pregnant with our youngest sibling at 45 y/o.

She had to be in Manila for her mom's burial then come back right away to Zamboanga City for her father in law's burial as well.

Earlier, as I was about to open the car door, from our trip to Canadian Tire, I noticed a waft of her favorite perfume.

Thank you mom.

I know you appreciated the effort I put in praying the rosary in remembrance of our dearly departed family and ancestors.

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https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-12-01

Friend, are you in a mess? Are you in darkness?

Do you believe in the power of God’s Word? 

What has He spoken that has come true in your life?

I will declare the saving power of Our Lord Jesus Christ, through His holy angels...last Sunday ( Nov,23) my daughter and family friend, Jo, came home from a birthday party at 330am.

In the intersection of Kenaston and Corydon, they were t-boned by a sedan who was speeding and did not notice he was still on RED LIGHT.

Mari thinks he must have been on his phone since the guy was doing UBER.

Jo's SUV spun 2x.

The other guy's bumpers was smashed and many broken parts littered the intersection.

Praise God for His Saving power. Jo and Mari did not have any injuries.

Thank God, the SUV did not turn over.

Praise God  Alleluia!

November 29,2025

 11:26pm

Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of thy faithful, enkindle in us the fire of Your Divine Love, send forth Your Spirit Oh Lord, and it shall be created, and You Oh Lord, shall renew the face of  the earth.

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Mayo woke me up at past 10pm tonight, Ruel and I were resting after dinner.

Thank you Mayo for the reminder of my plan.

During Rosary time, I had another  nudge to do what I needed to do.

Lord Jesus, please grant me the grace and the strength just to do that.

Thank you Lord Jesus.,

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https://kerygmafamily.com/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2025-11-30

Tomorrow is the first day of ADVENT.

What is ADVENT? It is simply that heightened season where we are being reminded to prepare for the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ for the 2nd time, which could mean, the final time of judgement and retribution.

Correct me if I am wrong.

Here are the reflections I have based on the questions posed in Kerygma for this Sunday.

We often hear, “Life is short. Better enjoy it.” But how about, “Eternity is long. Better prepare for it”?

This prophecy of Isaiah is incredible. It speaks of a time when there will be no more war. Does our Christian society reflect this vision? Is it getting closer to this reality or moving further away from it? Sometimes, I find it difficult to know the answers to these questions. Perhaps the more important question is: do we minister the peace of Christ to those around us?

The theme of light and darkness is common in the Scriptures. As we begin our Advent journey toward the celebration of Christ’s birth, the Church invites us to come into the light of His presence and leave behind the darkness of our sins. “The ‘time’ has come,” says the Apostle Paul. Are you willing to respond to His call?

We are called to repent of our sins and believe in the saving work of Jesus Christ. We do not have any excuse. If Jesus were to come again tomorrow, would you be ready to greet Him? Have you done all that you could to get rid of the sin in your life? If not, why not? We don’t have valid excuses for not being ready when Jesus comes again or if He calls us to Himself tomorrow.

To whom is God calling you to pass on the light of hope today?

My answers:

To you my dear readers.

May my daily reflections bring you hope and consolation in your time of darkness.

I am not perfect. I am a sinner.

I constantly seek the Holy Sacrament of Reconciliation to rid me of my most favorite sins and so, my journey will be lighter and as I earn my wings, I will always be ready for God's will in my life.

I continue to ask for God's special graces and tender mercies so I can always hear His voice and instruction, and the will of steel to fulfill them.

May the Mother of my God, help me and pray for me every step of the way.

Join me as I prepare The Way through  the call of repentance and faith.

My voice  recording of  this Sunday's  gospel readings :

https://youtu.be/S6uOPT3Znzo

Praise You Oh Lord Jesus Christ! Alleluia!

Totus Tuus

Ave Maria.

Advent prayers of 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AjwYrFojwM