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How I Organize My Life, Part 2
Part 1 is here. Time to talk about materials. I used to buy a new planner every year, often trying out what my friends were buying/recommending. I know myself better now. In the past I’ve been so excited about “starting… Continue reading
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Feast of the Holy Family
When the days were completed for their purificationaccording to the law of Moses,They took him up to Jerusalemto present him to the Lord,just as it is written in the law of the Lord,Every male that opens the womb shall be… Continue reading
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Let Not The Manger Remain Empty
Image: Pro Church Media There is no Christmas tree. There is no creche. There is no Advent wreath on the table, nor St. Nicks on the piano. No greenery threaded through the stair’s handrail. The only signs of Christmas coming are… Continue reading
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Abstinence or Chastity Education and the Prevention of HIV/AIDS
Image: Katy Duclos My friend AJ posted this: My other friend Dr. Ryan Borja Capitulo (an OB-Gyn) commented this: Here’s what’s going on. The studies that say abstinence education does not work, if you look more closely, are usually funded/controlled/conducted by… Continue reading
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How I Organize My Life, Part 1
Organization is such a personal thing, I hesitated quite a bit before writing this. If you knew me in person, you’d probably think: she doesn’t have it together at all, what’s she doing giving organizing advice? Let’s get the confessions… Continue reading
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The Worst Dating Advice and How To Respond to Them
Image: Joyce Huis Listen up, ladies. At the request of a friend, I’m writing this article to call your attention to the worst dating advice ever given. Advice recipients, you now have a come back. Advice givers, take heed. If you’re… Continue reading
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#MeToo, In the Time of 50 Shades and GoT?
Last week, Alyssa Milano reignited a decade-old campaign to raise awareness of the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault. Her tweet resonated with millions. But while the problem is global and pervasive, and our hearts are broken for our sisters,… Continue reading
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Cultivating the Habit of Reading in Your Children
Image: Aaron Burden One of my favorite quotes about reading is Ray Bradbury’s “You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.” We want to raise children who read because we know that… Continue reading
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Christina Mamaril on Chasing Beauty
When I first got on Instagram, a friend dutifully warned me that it was the place for shallow people, mostly celebrities and celebrity-wannabes, social climbers, those with a materialistic bent. So I tread carefully for a while, until one day,… Continue reading