Today, a very dear mom turns one hundred years old: my alma mater, the University of the Philippines. And, this inspires me to recall the meaningful UP days which have made me what I am now: a mom and more.
I was sweet sixteen (but looking like Miss Tapia in thick round glasses) in 1974 when […]
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Today, 9 November 2007, I turned 50.
Unlike my past milestone birthdays at 18, 30, and 40 when I wished for, planned minute details and held big parties attended by relatives from different sides and friends from school, work and business – months back, I told my siblings that I will just have a […]
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Just yesterday, I talked about different connotations and images which came to my mind when I listened to the gospel about Jesus, The Good Shepherd, laying His life for the sake of His sheep.
What a coincidence that tonight another image of a good shepherd flashes in front of me, but this time, in a […]
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Today’s scripture reading and homily about Jesus as The Good Shepherd brought to my mind various images of what a “good shepherd” meant during various times of my life:
1. My first school – St. Domitilla’s School, now St. Bridget’s School, where I studied from Kindergarten through Grade 6. The school was a short 5-minute leisurely […]
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I do not yet belong to the group of celebrants of the day: Happy Grandparents.
I still haven’t dreamt nor imagined being a grandma in 3 years since (I am glad) my two 20+ year old kids have remained unattached and don’t seem to be really looking for steadies yet. My boy […]
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