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Giving Thanks

October 14, 2019 By Tammy Leave a Comment

Dearest I, J, and K, It has been so long since I’ve written to any of you. It has been a while since I’ve given myself time to sit, reflect, and actually thank God for giving me the gift of beautiful (and slightly crazy) babies. Last night at church, Deacon Greg talked about the importance […]

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Filed Under: Faith, Family, God, Letters to the Kids, Parenting, Reflection Tagged With: faith, family, Gratitude

A Sense of Belonging

November 10, 2017 By Tammy Leave a Comment

Last Sunday, our youngest received the sacrament of Baptism. Like the boys, she was welcomed into the Catholic Church early. She is three weeks old. Ig was almost two months. And J was a month old. Like the boys, she wore my Baptismal bib, a thin piece of cloth, with the Cross in light blue, […]

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Filed Under: Canada, Faith, Family, Friends, God, Kara, Letters to the Kids, Parenting Tagged With: faith, family

Cristo Rey in San Jose

November 18, 2015 By Tammy Leave a Comment

The Feast of Christ the King or Cristo Rey (or the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, if we want to be quite proper) is celebrated on the last Sunday of the liturgical year (the last Sunday before Advent begins). This has been a special day for our family for decades. […]

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Filed Under: Bicol, Camarines Sur, Churches, Faith, Family, God, Memoirs, Memories Tagged With: Christ the King, churches, faith, family, fiesta, History, Obias, Partido, San Jose

He is Risen (Easter Reflections)

April 6, 2015 By Tammy Leave a Comment

The bells are ringing. The Easter vigil has begun. I can hear muffled voices – but I doubt it is coming from the church. Perhaps it is someone singing Karaoke to celebrate the risen Lord. To be honest, silencing my heart, settling my thoughts and connecting with Christ has become more challenging over the past […]

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Filed Under: Bicol, Camarines Sur, Churches, Culture, Faith, Family, God, Javy, love, Philippines, Pilipinas, Uncategorized Tagged With: faith, Javy, Love, Way of the Cross

Protected: Welcome, I.

October 22, 2014 By Tammy Leave a Comment

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Filed Under: Faith, Family, Inigo, Naga, Pregnant Tagged With: faith, family, Naga, Pregnancy

Protected: Happy 2nd Birthday, J!

August 16, 2014 By Tammy Leave a Comment

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Filed Under: Bicol, Faith, Family, God, javier, Javy, love, Tan Clan, Uncategorized Tagged With: Country, faith, family, Javy

Take a Trip to Gawad Kalinga’s Enchanted Farm

November 4, 2012 By Tammy Leave a Comment

Enchanted Farm

During J’s first few months, he was able to have his first McDonald’s visit, his first Bonchon trip, his first visit to SM Megamall and Trinoma. The rest of the time, we stayed at home – trying to learn the ropes of parenthood and multitasking. After taking him to nearby areas in the metropolis, we decided […]

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Filed Under: Faith, Family, Food, Gawad Kalinga, Organic Farm, Social Enterprise Tagged With: Bayanihan Economics, Bulacan, Center for Social Innovation, CSI, Enchanted Farm, faith, family, food, Gawad Kalinga, GK, organic farm, Patriotic Parenting, social enterprise

Viva La Virgen! A History of the Fiesta of Our Lady of Penafrancia

September 14, 2012 By Tammy Leave a Comment

Viva La Virgen

Today, our Lady of Penafrancia will sail back to the Basilica via the Bicol River through a fluvial procession. Read about the history of Ina and one of the most amazing experiences of collective faith. Fr. Rex Alarcon is the Director of the Naga Parochial School, teaches at the Major Seminary and is President of […]

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Filed Under: Culture, Faith, Ina, Naga, Penafrancia, Pilgrimage Tagged With: Bicol, Cam Sur, Camarines Sur, culture, faith, fiesta, Ina, Naga, Penafrancia, pilgrimage

Our first Pilgrimage in Bicol

April 11, 2012 By Tammy Leave a Comment

Honestly, I have never been on any of those Holy Pilgrimages in Europe. We dream of going one day – visit Rome, France and Medugorje – and experience the sort of spiritual high that you get when you go to those places rich in history, culture and faith. World Youth Day here in the Manila, […]

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Filed Under: Albay, Bicol, Camarines Sur, Churches, Culture, Faith, Ina, Naga, Penafrancia, Pilgrimage Tagged With: Albay, Bicol, Cam Sur, Camarines Sur, churches, culture, faith, fiesta, Ina, Metro Naga, Naga, Naga X, Penafrancia, pilgrimage

Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Visita Iglesia Bicol 2012

April 6, 2012 By Tammy Leave a Comment

Visita Iglesia Bicol

When we started this business, we knew that we wanted it to be meaningful for ourselves and for the people who decide to journey with us. It is a real blessing that our first trip is a pilgrimage with those serious about deepening their understanding of their faith and their love for their creator. Want […]

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Filed Under: Bicol, Camarines Sur, Churches, Culture, Faith, Ina, Naga, Penafrancia, Pilgrimage Tagged With: Bicol, Cam Sur, Camarines Sur, churches, culture, faith, Holy Week, Ina, Metro Naga, Naga, Penafrancia, pilgrimage

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