Travel Stories
Memorable encounters with people, nature, and places.
Volunteer Work
Insights from the mission field. Reflections on Theology of the Body & Laudato Si.
Creative Projects
Poems, stories, & narratives inspired by Laudato Si and conservation.
MY 2 INSPIRATIONS
Laudato Si’ is an encyclical of Pope Francis published in May 2015. It focuses on care for the natural environment and all people, as well as broader questions of the relationship between God, humans, and the Earth. Visit https://laudatosimovement.org/ for more info or read my blog.
Theology of the Body is the topic of a series of 129 lectures given by Pope John Paul II during his Wednesday audiences in St. Peter's Square and the Paul VI Audience Hall between September 5, 1979, and November 28, 1984. It is St. John Paul II's first major teaching project as pope, focusing on what it means to be fully human — male and female. Visit https://tobinstitute.org/ for more info.
Blog
The Mission That Healed My Stage Fright: 4 Days, 4 Talks, 800 Students
I started having stage fright when I was in high school. And by the Grace of God, I received my healing from one of the most challenging missions I joined.
Philippine Cathedrals I Visited
Since that fateful first Mass in April 1521, the Catholic Church in the Philippines flourished into 16 Archdioceses and 62 Dioceses. As of August 04, 2023, there are 96 Cathedrals in the country. As true-blue Filipino, I was able to visit a couple of Cathedrals in my home country. Here are the pictures of some of them.
St. Joseph and the Power of Ora et Labora
The Model of Workmen & Protector of the Universal Church might not have a single word to his name in the Bible. But St. Joseph is the Holy Family’s foundation.
The Little James Crisis
The Little James Crisis points to a scene in The Chosen Season 3 Episode 2 when Jesus talked about healing with Little James.
Children Adoration Mission December 8, 2022: “Let the Children Come to Me”
Children Adoration is one of the apostolates that I like because I get to encounter kids. Here’s a story from our mission last Dec. 8, 2022.
Work-Life Balance: Life as a Digital Nomad and Missionary
Before the CoVid-19 hit in 2020, Pure Heart Philippines was blessed with back-to-back missions. For 2 weeks, I enjoyed life as a digital nomad and missionary.
The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps." Proverbs 16:9
The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps." Proverbs 16:9
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- Komorebi
- Conservation Pics
- Sacred Sites
Mother and Child in Nature
Random Komorebi taken early in the morning
A view of the landside site in Naga from Mt. Magdook
Sunrise in Bacalla Woods (San Fernando, Cebu) - Single's Camp 2019
A view of mountain quarry from Tañañas, San Fernando, Cebu
Sunrise through the leaves of a century-old Balete tree in Siquijor
Our Lady of Lindogon Shrine - Sibonga, Cebu
Chapel of Saints - St. Michaels' Cathedral - Iligan City
Divine Mercy Shrine - El Salvador, Misamis Oriental
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