Twice Blessed: Raising Twins in Faith
It was in May 2021 when we found out that I am pregnant with twins. I can vividly remember lying down in the doctor’s clinic, anxiously waiting for what the doctor would say. We just had a miscarriage in
Serving As A Couple in the Family and Life Ministry
We are Demy and Sylvia Chavez, a couple serving together in the Family and Life Ministry. We have been married for over 31 years and are blessed with four children. One of the things that we are grateful for as
Finding Hope in the Face of Anguish
My name is Aristeo Mata. I am 27 years old, currently residing in Mandaue City, Cebu. I was raised by two wonderful God-fearing parents, Arsenio and Amelia, who brought up myself and my older brother Agustin in the faith. We
Loving, Giving, and Surrendering: The Heart of a Mother
A mother is not just a woman who gives birth to a child, but also a woman who nurtures life. Just like the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose fiat paved the way for the story of our salvation through her giving
Defining Your Why
At this age, I realized that it is important to define your 'why', your purpose, or the reason why you continue to journey in this life. Ang ating why ay isa sa mga bagay na pwede nating mabalikan sa mga pagkakataon na
Live Life’s Proof of Life bags the Best Blog Award in CSMA 2022
Last Saturday (February 17), the Catholic Social Media Awards 2023 was premiered online. It was led by YouthPinoy, a group that aims to “Win the World through the Word”. In their initiatives, they are activating, connecting and transforming Social Catholic
Live Life Participates in the Walk for Life 2023
Manila – Thousands of faithful Catholics participated in the annual peaceful gathering called Walk for Life last February 18 from 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Its theme for this year was “SANAOL (Synodality, Accompaniment and Nearness) Let's All Walk Together
Witnessing God’s Faithfulness in our Family
I come from a big family of nine. My siblings and I were raised by my father and mother who respectively are an ordinary employee and a housewife. But in year 1987, one of my elder brothers passed away at
Honoring My Parents Who Brought Me to the Light
Last Thursday, I attended the mass for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. The priest reminded us about Christ being our Light as well as Mary [and Joseph] who willingly journeyed with their Son even if it entailed
Proclaiming the Gospel of Life
"Jesus said to his disciples, “Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand?” Mark 4:21 These words of Jesus spoke to my flickering missionary heart.