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Saint Joseph, Pillar of Families

I didn't use to pray novenas.  I always thought that praying directly to God was better.  But I read this passage from the Bible: "The continual prayer of a just man availeth much." - James 5:16 I thought of the matter more and now I see that novenas are a humble way of praying.  It is asking those closest to Jesus (and holiest) people who walked the earth, to pray for me. This is not a new way of doing things as Moses intervened for the Jews when God wanted to punish them for making a bull with their own hands and started worshipping them. I now think God is pleased whenever I pray a novena.    Since then, I have seen so many SIGNS AND WONDERS in myself and in my circumstances because I prayed a novena.   I credit Saint Joseph for my happy home life and also for helping us with our finances though the best thing for me is the way novenas help us to lead holy lives.  The saints want no applause but rather, they will always draw us closer to God.   Instead of idolizing cel

Blinking from Bois de Boulogne


I was in Bois de Boulogne, Paris for a few days and I couldn't contain my excitement. It is perfect for a recuperating artist as it is the called the "lungs" of Paris, filled with nature, botanical gardens and parks.

Blinking women have in some way a half mystery to tell. They have one eye closed to reality and one eye wide open to whatever may come. Just another day will come and whether or not I am in Paris or in Manila, I'll be in both places at once with my blinking woman.

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