what comes around...

If we decide to share Love, we will surely receive all of it back and more.

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Share the power...

If God's words created the world we live in today, that is the power of the word.

We all share that power, maybe not to create a world;  but in giving simple encouragements, words of love and whispers of comfort we make someone have more confidence, feel loved and cared for.  But exercise caution for words also have the power to destroy confidence, heart and trust.

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Ask and you shall receive...

God's love is abundant.  He knows our needs and He sends it to us even before we need it.  He forgives us as soon as we feel sorry about our sins.  We just have to hold on to our faith and believe.
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Have faith...

Our worries can lead us to two ways...  to doubt or to trust.  But Jesus said, "Do not be afraid; just have faith."

Today's reflection brought me to tears.  I have a lot on my plate right now and I feel lost.  The message felt like it was sent literally to my inbox!

I'm not afraid. I trust and have faith!

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Decisions...

To be perfect for Jesus we have to give up all our earthly possessions and follow Him.  Can we do that?  How much can we let go and hold back?  Some will find it difficult but some did just that...

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RE Class - Day 2

Last week was the second day I taught RE class.

It still amazes me how a young child's mind works.  The boys I teach have a lot of smart opinions and questions.  It is a lot of fun!

There are challenges on the behavior side but nothing that can not be learned to go around to...

Our theme last week was about Creation.  I made a box for each of them. They were to pick a favorite out of all God's creation and promise how to take care of it.  They wrote it on a paper and slip in the box.  Some are really expecting that God will see their promise and even reply to them :-)

Their concerns touched me.  As young as they are, they already feel responsible for some big things like the environment.  It is with great faith that with these children there is still hope for the future of our planet.

Devotion...

As a full-time mother, part-time business person, part time teacher I have a lot to juggle.  I there are days I find myself starting everything and finishing nothing.  These are my flaws as a human.  But when I keep hold on my faith and ask God to guide me first, I always find the right way and finish everything.

When did you last ask God first?  Try this 3-Minute Retreat

Healing love...

We can be physically afflicted with pain or sufferings.  But the true affliction is being sick in our soul -- with sins.  With God's healing love, through penance we can be healed.  Try this 3-Minute Retreat

The Gift of Life...

The greatest gift we ever received is when Jesus gave up His life for us to live.  How can we show our gratitude?  Try this 3-Minute Retreat

Faithfulness...

The first commandement is states:  
I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me.
Our God is a faithful God but in return He asks us to be faithful to Him too.  Faithful to God through our actions and words.  Try this 3-Minute Retreat

The power of words...

I once saw a story about a mother teaching a child about the words he speaks.  She said be careful on every word you say.  Every time you say a hurtful word to another,  it's like taking a knife and striking a piece of wood. The wood will heal but the mark of the strike will remain.  Let us be speakers of praise and not criticism.  It is better to motivate someone with positive words than putting them down.

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One body...

How do you define your parish?  Do you feel you belong and welcomed?  I have had a few experience of being welcomed and at home in one parish, and the feeling of alienation in another.  My husband's nature of work made us move around almost half of the United States.  And in each state we will find a parish that we immediately love or feel un-welcomed.  But what keeps us going is not the physical feeling of belonging to the church, but being one in body with Christ during the mass.  It doesn't really matter if they don't shake our hands for the sign of peace.  As long as we have peace in our hearts.
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Goodness in truth...

What convinces you that God truly loves you?  For me, just the fact that I open my eyes every morning, that I see the smiles from my children's face and feel my husband's embrace are truth of God's love for me. Try this 3-Minute Retreat

Listen...

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RE Class - Day 1

Yesterday was my first time to teach Religious Education to seven third grader boys.  I was not scared because I can handle boys (I have two of my own)...  But I was anxious.

I was worried on how the flow of the class will go...  I was wondering how will I treat this third grader boys (their behavior based on maturity)...  I was obsessing on the topics to cover...

But I am proud to say, that one and a half hour went by so fast.  The boys we're participating.  I had a glimpse of how with one question their minds wind up like wheels!  That there are crazy ideas and questions we've yet to tackle :-)

I know this teaching stint will be a blast!  I will be able to impart and teach things.  And I am looking forward to gain and learn things as well.

Cast your burdens...

God cares for us...  And the best way to accept God's love is through humility.  Let's be humble enough to let God take care of our worries.  Try this 3-Minute Retreat

Faith with Work...

Faith without work will leave us to a dead end.  We can not have faith and just sit back.  We have to work to alongside our faith that things we want and ask will unravel in our lives.  Try this 3-Minute Retreat

We belong...

We are never alone...  God constantly calls us to join His family.  Through repentance we can always be forgiven and deserve to be in His family circle. Try this 3-Minute Retreat

Faith, Hope and Love...

We are invited to let faith, hope and love to take root in our hearts.  This is a timely message for me now that I have struggles.  But with faith, hope and love I will endure and will give glory to God in the end.  Try this 3-Minute Retreat

Magnificat...

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour;

he has looked with favour on his lowly servant.

From this day all generations will call me blessed;

the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his name.

He has mercy on those who fear him,

from generation to generation.

He has shown strength with his arm

and has scattered the proud in their conceit,

Casting down the mighty from their thrones

and lifting up the lowly.

He has filled the hungry with good things

and sent the rich away empty.

He has come to the aid of his servant Israel,

to remember his promise of mercy,

The promise made to our ancestors,

to Abraham and his children for ever.

Rejoice and Praise...

Rejoice and sing praise to the Lord!  Try this 3-Minute Retreat

Life and Love...

To live is to love...  love is the power in living...
How can we show our love to God and to others?
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Praise God of all creations...

I am most grateful for the best blessing God gave me... having my own family.  What blessings are you most grateful for?  Try this 3-Minute Retreat

Thy will be done...

How do you pray?  What do you pray for?  Do you believe that prayers can move mountains?  Try this 3-Minute Retreat

God calls: Come follow Me...

We are all called to bring God's love to the world.  What will be your response?  Try this 3-Minute Retreat

Spread the love...

When was the last time you showed mercy, or did something good to your neighbor?  Let's try to do something good.  Try this 3-Minute Retreat http://www.loyolapress.com/assets/Bookcovers/5040-doing-the-good-thing.swf

Sing your praise to the Lord...

Share with others God's great love. Try this 3-Minute Retreat http://www.loyolapress.com/assets/Bookcovers/5138_a-singing-heart.swf

God is Love...

When did you last feel God's love?  Try this http://www.loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-online-prayer.htm

God is good and fills our every needs...

Find peace from your worries, try this 3-Minute Retreats - Daily Online Prayer - Loyola Press

Welcome!

Dear Parents, Friends and Families,

Welcome to my blog about teaching the Catholic faith.

First let me introduce myself...

I am a stay-at home mom for the last 6 and half years of my life. I can not be more grateful to God and my husband who are great providers, that I am able to stay home.

I volunteered to be a catechist when I registered my oldest in 1st grade religious education. There was a line asking what ministry I am interested on volunteering and now here I am!

This will be my first year of teaching religious education. In all honesty, I have no teaching experience. But I don't have a doubt that I can do this, we are all born teachers anyway! I will have fun growing, discovering and living the faith with my soon-to-be students.

I maybe short in teaching experience but I am never short of learning our religion. I had my own share of religious education from Kindergarten thru my University years. And now that I will be teaching it, I continue my studies through training, seminars and webinars.

In this blog, I will be posting what happened in my classroom weekly. I will also be posting resources for the lessons discussed. And on daily basis I will post faith based links for personal and spiritual growth.

I hope you will visit my blog more often (even just once weekly :-D).